straying

verb

Definition of strayingnext
present participle of stray
as in wandering
to commit an offense our straying son swears he's returned to the straight and narrow

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  1. wandering
  2. trespassing
  3. falling
Verb
  • Spend your days absorbing its wartime history, wandering the outdoor markets, dining on seafood, rejuvenating at a spa, or hiking secluded coastal trails before lolling on the white-sand beaches.
    Peggy Orenstein, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Claire understands where Rachel’s mind is wandering and follows her train of thought.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of wandering
Verb
  • Downey said most off-roader-related calls have been logged as trespassing complaints.
    Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The nonprofit tried to stop homeless people from trespassing in the building during the past few months by covering doors and installing fencing.
    Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of trespassing
Verb
  • The Governor of Smolensk Region claims that all drones were successfully shot down, and the fire was caused by falling debris.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The ants’ stunning medical abilities have the potential to help where human ones are falling short.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of falling
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