1
as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
we just went outside and wandered around until it was time to go
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2
as in to trespass
to commit an offense
we have all wandered from the path of righteousness at least once in our lives
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as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
a wander through the woods
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Recent Examples of wander
Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
The eight-foot gator wandered through River Isles, a senior living community in Bradenton.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Where are the teenagers of today supposed to spend their allowance and/or wander around aimlessly eating Auntie Anne's pretzels and getting yelled at by sales associates for coming perilously close to getting mustard on the merchandise?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
The adorable footage shows Milo wandering over to his owner with pleading eyes, before trying to escape the park while the gate was open.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The actress, who lives on a farm in upstate New York, already has big plans for her 40th birthday in December, which include brunching with friends and wandering around Target.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
The eight-foot gator wandered through River Isles, a senior living community in Bradenton.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Where are the teenagers of today supposed to spend their allowance and/or wander around aimlessly eating Auntie Anne's pretzels and getting yelled at by sales associates for coming perilously close to getting mustard on the merchandise?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
The adorable footage shows Milo wandering over to his owner with pleading eyes, before trying to escape the park while the gate was open.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wander
Verb
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Room to roam: Wild Heaven Beer West End Communal seating, fire pits, and clear lines of sight to children running around offer ample opportunities to relax.—
Thomas Wheatley,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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Loading your audio article SAN JOSE — Karlie Lema had the ball at her feet and plenty of green grass to roam.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The idea behind militarizing the buffer zone is that any apprehensions by service members would be treated similarly to trespassing on a military base, with troops holding migrants until law enforcement arrives.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Patrol officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Asylum Street Tuesday on a report of a person trespassing on the property and refusing to leave, according to Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police Department.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Standard & Poor’s 500 slipped 0.3% after drifting between small gains and losses several times through the day.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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As another season at Tottenham Hotspur drifts towards an uncertain close, questions over the future of head coach Ange Postecoglou loom large.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Still, relative humidity values are expected to fall below 25 percent outside of the mountains and around 25 percent in the mountain valleys, with higher values in the higher elevations.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2025
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Amid controversy and lukewarm reviews, the opening weekend haul falls short of Tim Burton’s Dumbo, which opened to $45 million in 2019.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2025
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An easy alternative—with stunning views to boot—is the walk from Port Elizabeth to the ruins of historic Fort Hamilton.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Union Park data facility, run by Ark Data Centres, is a six-minute walk from the Hyde North substation.—
Michael D. Shear,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Visitors can stroll downtown and receive samplings as well as a complimentary flower from each location.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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From learning just enough French to ordering your café et croissant from the neighborhood boulangerie, to strolling around an artistic arrondissement, taking in the various shops and street style at a leisurely pace.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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Creating a carbon copy of the original could attract criticism for being lazy and superfluous whereas straying too far from the source material could alienate fans.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Some shoppers commented on social media that Big Lots had strayed too much from that reputation in recent years, but Variety Wholesalers appears to be reviving old traditions.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Wander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wander. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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