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as in rambling
passing from one topic to another
your decidedly wandering essay loses its punch—stick to one theme
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as in nomadic
traveling from place to place
a wandering carnival that visited small towns all over the South
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as in roaming
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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as in trespassing
to commit an offense
we have all wandered from the path of righteousness at least once in our lives
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Recent Examples of wandering
Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 19 July 2024
He’s encountered no naysayers discouraging him from following his wandering musical muse, HARDY says.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 15 July 2024
Dylan Tupper Rupert, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Dazed locals wandering through streets lined with debris.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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But by July, those bed edges have started to look less like a clean edge and more a wandering suggestion.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 19 July 2024
He’s encountered no naysayers discouraging him from following his wandering musical muse, HARDY says.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 15 July 2024
Verb
Downtown was where tourists were trapped and calling airlines, rental cars, and soothing panicked relatives, and where people were wandering around, joining little clusters of folks staring at their phones every four to six blocks, with hopes of getting Wi-Fi.
—Dylan Tupper Rupert, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Dazed locals wandering through streets lined with debris.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wandering
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There is more than 178 feet of beach and ocean frontage, which can be accessed via a rambling wooden staircase.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some, of course, will find this style of writing off-putting and too rambling or the prose verging on purple, the narrative perhaps not story-driven enough.Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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High-altitude rivalry The blurry boundaries through the Himalayan peaks and plateaus separating China and its southern neighbors are often relics of imperial era agreements and nomadic routes – now charged with the nationalist rhetoric and military might of New Delhi and Beijing.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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To learn more about his decision to go nomadic, his travails from LA to Paris, and what the state of the market means for galleries like his, ARTnews spoke with Fitzpatrick by phone.Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Themes at these Phoenix and Scottsdale bars vary from whimsical to spooky to downright haunted, with decorations like legs coming through the ceiling, a headless man roaming the shadows and playful vintage decor that's more nostalgic than nail-biting.Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Bedard once again was roaming the ice at Fifth Third Arena long after practice had ended.Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
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As for the Confederate soldiers, who were supposedly hiding out after stealing Union gold, archeologists believe they were killed by Native Americans for trespassing on sacred ground.Graham Averill, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2024
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According to the body camera footage and records, the officers responded to a call made by employees of a Circle K store and gas station that another man, who was white, was trespassing.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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To counter falling snow levels, resorts are already turning to artificial snow machines, which further contribute to climate change through their expansive use of energy.BYRyan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
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While the company's business model is fairly recession resilient, falling asset prices would almost certainly lead to at least a temporary drop in revenue and net income.GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Milwaukee had opened up a two-run lead in the seventh inning and appeared to be cruising thanks to back-to-back home runs from Jake Bauers and Sal Frelick.Homero De la Fuente, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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So, is cruising the right vacation for you?David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, a floating gigantic moon added a stunning element, moving across the arena and enhancing the celestial theme.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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No patient wants their personal medical history floating around the internet, and no provider wants to be responsible for a breach.Arpan Saxena, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Wandering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wandering. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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