1
as in roams
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 falls
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 strolls
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
a wander through the woods
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Recent Examples of wanders
Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
The mind wanders but doesn’t ask too many questions.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
The story then wanders a while — like the best of John Cheever's fictions.
—The Week Us, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024
Love takes on a carefree, spontaneous vibe when Venus wanders through Sagittarius.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Properly grossed out, the group wanders back to lunch.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
Take 10 deep breaths and watch where your mind wanders.
—Ezra Klein, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
Arlo wanders into the woods alone and comes back saying strange things.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
Arthur, led from his cell by a guard who wanders off, is confronted by another inmate who proceeds to tell him a joke.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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If your mind wanders, acknowledge it, then nudge yourself to return to listening.
—Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
The mind wanders but doesn’t ask too many questions.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
The story then wanders a while — like the best of John Cheever's fictions.
—The Week Us, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024
Love takes on a carefree, spontaneous vibe when Venus wanders through Sagittarius.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Properly grossed out, the group wanders back to lunch.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
Take 10 deep breaths and watch where your mind wanders.
—Ezra Klein, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
Arlo wanders into the woods alone and comes back saying strange things.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
Arthur, led from his cell by a guard who wanders off, is confronted by another inmate who proceeds to tell him a joke.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Wanders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanders. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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