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
Verb
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But, like workers shedding the new year festivities and glumly marching back to the office, stocks lost their sheen, began tilting down and closed the session lower.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Jan. 2025
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The two-day event features all of the bands marching in the parade and is held at Pasadena City College.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2025
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The sight of Bruno Guimaraes passing the ball round Eriksen on the way to Newcastle’s second goal was painful from a United perspective.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Newcastle’s pressing scheme revolved around trapping Manchester United towards the touchline while blocking their progressive passing options.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Wending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wending. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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