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as in to walk
to go on foot
traipsed down the hall to get a cup of coffee
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as in to wander
to move about from place to place aimlessly
a group of friends traipsing around the country the summer after graduation
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Recent Examples of traipse
George Skelton, Mercury News, 3 June 2025
Bringing low-key, quiet luxury to the masses, Bieber is responsible for the army of jeans-and-a-tank-top girls traipsing through Erewhon on one coast and the West Village on the other, sporting slick buns while climbing the career ladder, and then stopping off for a spritz.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 29 May 2025
Within hours of the mid-morning ribbon cutting, dozens of children traipsed through the play areas, seniors were deep into a bingo game and families lined up for a Little League baseball ceremony.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
Curiously, the Zervos Museum is often overlooked by the day-trippers traipsing up to the hilltop Basilica of Ste.-Marie-Madeleine, which has been a pilgrimage site for more than 1,000 years.
—Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Heaven save us if governors start traipsing the twisted path of President Donald Trump.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 3 June 2025
Bringing low-key, quiet luxury to the masses, Bieber is responsible for the army of jeans-and-a-tank-top girls traipsing through Erewhon on one coast and the West Village on the other, sporting slick buns while climbing the career ladder, and then stopping off for a spritz.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 29 May 2025
Within hours of the mid-morning ribbon cutting, dozens of children traipsed through the play areas, seniors were deep into a bingo game and families lined up for a Little League baseball ceremony.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
Curiously, the Zervos Museum is often overlooked by the day-trippers traipsing up to the hilltop Basilica of Ste.-Marie-Madeleine, which has been a pilgrimage site for more than 1,000 years.
—Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
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Verb
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With a 63-minute rain delay mixed into the third quarter, the Eagles outscored the Cowboys by a pedestrian 3-0 margin to walk away with a 24-20 victory.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Royals’ defense erased a potential rally in the fourth inning after Cameron surrendered a double to Rengifo and walked first baseman Oswald Peraza.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While there’s not a lot to see and do, every bit of it is worth experiencing, so pick a pretty day and wander over to Waverly for a few hours of chatting with friendly folks, digging into good food, and scouring shelves for cool finds.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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Whether sailing across Lake Zurich or wandering the Kunsthaus, the city reveals itself seductively.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Like the style of these barrel pants for fall travel?—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Towards the middle of the month, Venus and Mars will meet in a sultry sextile, inspiring adventure, travel and new experiences.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All of that being said, Los Angeles is a notoriously prudent organization, so the Chargers would surely tread carefully in any potential trade discussions for Jennings.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Photo courtesy of Toyota The RAV4 is more chiseled and edgy, treading the line between utility and mainstream styling.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Some of the most notable included the iconic bell tower, the central fountain, the roaming pack of feral cats, and the massive gingko trees that loomed over a section of the academic quad and carpeted the sidewalks with golden leaves each fall.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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In its world, resurrected mammoths roam, AI governs underground facilities, and human-animal hybrids embody both triumph and ambiguity.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The dogs in question come into play as a big souvenir obtained by Melissa McBride’s Carol during her trek with Daryl (Norman Reedus) through the Chunnel from France to England, and those hot dogs will be referenced early and often during the season.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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That high is continuing with the new European trek; hopefully, North American dates are on the way.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Then, as evening falls, stroll along the canals or watch the sun melt into Øresund’s horizon—tracing wind turbines spinning in silhouette.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tight, achy shins can mess with your exercise routine…and whatever else is on your agenda, like strolling with your pup or climbing stairs.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Characters in Gravity’s Rainbow traverse The Zone with instant death hovering overhead; a paranoia known to the civilians of Gaza.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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Our money is on the ten-mile round-trip Alum Cave Trail, with highlights including a hike-through rock arch, the cliffy overhang of Alum Cave Bluffs, and narrow ledges to traverse (equipped with metal cables to grab for stability).—
Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan,
Outside Online,
6 June 2025
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“Traipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traipse. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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