as in travelling
literary
to move from one place to another
We wended through the narrow streets.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wending
Verb
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Research and verify any claims before proceeding.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024 -
In a flash, Webster's cute cuddle with his young son took a wild turn with Parker sitting up slightly before proceeding to vomit all over his father, who was lying on the couch.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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The Bulgarian was a finalist last year before losing to Sinner and is once again marching through the bracket without much attention.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
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Tens of thousands of college students have been marching since December, demanding justice and accountability after the deaths of 15 people in the collapse of a railway station in the Serbian town of Novi Sad.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Critically, Villa’s left-back must show composure in possession during their build-up, where he is expected to stay deep, receive under pressure and provide a passing option, as shown here against Arsenal in January.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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It has been referred to a House committee after passing the Senate.—
Brooke Conrad,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Wending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wending. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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