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noun

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb traipse contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of traipse are meander, ramble, roam, rove, and wander. While all these words mean "to go about from place to place usually without a plan or definite purpose," traipse implies a course that is erratic but may sometimes be purposeful.

traipsed all over town looking for the right dress

When can meander be used instead of traipse?

While the synonyms meander and traipse are close in meaning, meander implies a winding or intricate course suggestive of aimless or listless wandering.

the river meanders for miles through rich farmland

Where would ramble be a reasonable alternative to traipse?

The synonyms ramble and traipse are sometimes interchangeable, but ramble stresses carelessness and indifference to one's course or objective.

the speaker rambled on without ever coming to the point

In what contexts can roam take the place of traipse?

While in some cases nearly identical to traipse, roam suggests wandering about freely and often far afield.

liked to roam through the woods

When is it sensible to use rove instead of traipse?

In some situations, the words rove and traipse are roughly equivalent. However, rove suggests vigorous and sometimes purposeful roaming.

armed brigands roved over the countryside

When would wander be a good substitute for traipse?

The words wander and traipse can be used in similar contexts, but wander implies an absence of or an indifference to a fixed course.

fond of wandering about the square just watching the people

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of traipse
Verb
After a day of traipsing around the Funk Zone or surfing SB’s breaks, unwind at Majorelle Spa or soak up views from the Tan Tan rooftop pool deck. Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024 After a shot of City Hall, just like the one from the sitcom's intro, some of the cast traipsed around the brewery while the others tried their hand at curling out in Ozaukee County. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024 Unlike in museums, where you're forced to mechanically traipse through a series of rooms, at Regent, the art finds you, imbuing those in-between moments with a little magic. Christie Galeano-Demott, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2024 Roach traipsed through the glass doors of the lobby, tossing his stole in Black’s general direction. Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for traipse 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traipse
Verb
  • From there, the star walked down a grand staircase as a spectacle of back-up dancers and swinging napkins from the audience took the performance to new heights.
    James Dinh, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Mangione is the suspect in the fatal shooting of CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street on the morning of Dec. 4, as Thompson was walking to a hotel where an investor conference was being held.
    Jonathan Dienst, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Imagine sweating it out in a sauna after a day of adventure, then stepping into the dome to stretch, breathe, or simply let your mind wander.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Fickell could be forgiven for allowing his mind to wander.
    Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The recall affects Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs in 12-ounce, 16-ounce, and 20-ounce sizes with a polypropylene lid, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The sudden ouster of Assad has left President Biden’s outgoing administration having to delicately maneuver through yet another volatile moment in the Middle East and as President-elect Donald Trump demands that the United States tread carefully in the region and stay out of the fray.
    Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Respect the boss' time... and do not tread on his turf.
    Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Understanding black bears Black bears roam across much of North America.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • This shadowy faction has been roaming the galaxy and mass-converting citizens, but their intent is unknown — something for players to discover over the coming weeks and months.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The emerging música mexicana artist will kick off his Ay Mamá trek — produced by Live Nation — on March 13 in Dallas’ The Pavillion at Toyota Music Factory.
    Griselda Flores, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The pair hit New York City’s Madison Square Garden and the Kia Forum in a co-headlining 21-city trek that kicked off in September and concluded in late October.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Visit historic mansions, dine at farm-to-table restaurants, sip coffee while strolling the North-South County Trailway—there’s nature, cuisine, art, shopping, and much more, all on offer in these distinctly East Coast locales.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The gardens will be decorated for the first Christmas tree stroll through Dec. 15, with trees decorated by local organizations on display.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The full Interconnect Tour departs from Deer Valley Resort in Park City, leading skiers on a traverse along the Wasatch Mountain range with visits to Park City Mountain Resort, Solitude, Brighton, Alta, and Snowbird.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Where a tram network traverses roadways, utilities must be removed from underneath the path.
    Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024

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“Traipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traipse. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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