as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
he gads about town every Saturday, flirting and gossiping with various shopkeepers and locals
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as in gypsy
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
she was a thoughtful gadabout, always picking up souvenirs for her friends from wherever her travels took her
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as in peripatetic
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Recent Examples of gad (about)
New York Times, 5 Aug. 2021
The giggling gadabout who dies penniless.
—Cory Oldweiler, Star Tribune, 11 Dec. 2020
The wild career of David Johansen — New York Dolls frontman, punk gadabout, occasional actor, and Buster Poindexter portrayer — will be the focus of an upcoming documentary co-directed by Martin Scorsese.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2023
For those of us who won’t be joining in the sybaritic excursion, Matches is bringing the Riviera gadabout vibes to all with capsule collections of women’s, men’s and home products curated by Sciò and Rabensteiner.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 5 May 2022
But a linesman stepped in and prevented the gadabout angler from bringing in the catch.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Nov. 2021
He was inundated with offers and tried to avoid being typecast as the likable gadabout.
—BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2021
Writer, comedian, and social gadabout Lucas Murphy sits down with friends and contemporaries to solve the New York Times crossword puzzle.
—Savannah Eadens, The Courier-Journal, 20 Apr. 2020
So, a solar charging system fits perfectly with your gadabout persona.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 10 Apr. 2020
Noun
Hardly the schedule of a social gadabout.
—New York Times, 5 Aug. 2021
The giggling gadabout who dies penniless.
—Cory Oldweiler, Star Tribune, 11 Dec. 2020
The wild career of David Johansen — New York Dolls frontman, punk gadabout, occasional actor, and Buster Poindexter portrayer — will be the focus of an upcoming documentary co-directed by Martin Scorsese.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2023
For those of us who won’t be joining in the sybaritic excursion, Matches is bringing the Riviera gadabout vibes to all with capsule collections of women’s, men’s and home products curated by Sciò and Rabensteiner.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 5 May 2022
But a linesman stepped in and prevented the gadabout angler from bringing in the catch.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Nov. 2021
He was inundated with offers and tried to avoid being typecast as the likable gadabout.
—BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2021
Writer, comedian, and social gadabout Lucas Murphy sits down with friends and contemporaries to solve the New York Times crossword puzzle.
—Savannah Eadens, The Courier-Journal, 20 Apr. 2020
So, a solar charging system fits perfectly with your gadabout persona.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 10 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gad (about)
Verb
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Industry lobbies spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year to roam the halls of Congress and nudge the levers of power in their favor.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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The isolation and the sight of wild horses roaming the dunes make for a magical winter sunrise experience.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Even for a peripatetic former diplomat, that’s a busy travel schedule.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2025
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His father was a research scientist for the Department of Agriculture, and his peripatetic family lived in the plains states, the Pacific Northwest and the Southeast before settling in Alexandria, Virginia, where Lynch attended high school.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The signature feature of the package is the 5G WLAN router and roof antenna that work to maintain faster, more reliable connectivity while out and about wandering the world.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2025
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At one point, he was left wandering the stage, singing a cappella to an increasingly confused audience.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Surgical services include seven operating rooms, three procedure rooms, a post-anesthesia care unit and an ambulatory care unit.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2025
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Several ambulatory surgery centers run by Baptist Health South Florida, including in Coral Gables, Kendall, Miami Beach, Plantation and South Miami, were also recognized for being some of the top 31 ambulatory surgery centers in the country.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Emirates has stepped up time and again for cricket events and matches, once being the home when Pakistan were nomads.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The film spans over a decade in the lives of the nomads and features an original soundtrack written and performed by the subjects.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For decades, Earth’s magnetic north pole has been slowly drifting across the Arctic, but recent shifts in its path have caught the attention of scientists—and those who rely on precise navigation systems.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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Ng writes of growing up among these bachelors, who spend their days drifting around the crowded tenements of Chinatown.—
Jane Hu,
The New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Customers can dock their boats on the Intracoastal, across A1A from the Atlantic Ocean, and stroll inside the 29,912-square-foot store to shop, Willis said in December.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2025
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This one’s for the partner who loves identifying birds on your hikes and strolls around town.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As the winter storms progress, more updates are expected from local authorities to guide residents and travelers through potentially dangerous conditions.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Globally, the mainland Chinese customer was flat versus last year, although Chinese travelers contributed to the 4 percent increase in Japan in the quarter.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Gad (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gad%20%28about%29. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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