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also galavanting
as in nomadic
traveling from place to place
the gallivanting entertainers stayed in town for a few days, then moved on
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also galavanting
as in wandering
to move about from place to place aimlessly
gallivanted about the country before returning to school in the fall
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Recent Examples of gallivanting
Scott Maxwell,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
Imagine if David Rose and Patrick Brewer went gallivanting off on a cozy fantasy adventure, only to discover a shape-shifting girl and humans who are the real monsters.
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Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Recent videos depict him chewing a toy bear and another bloodhound, Lorace, gallivanting in new boots.
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ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
The hotel seems to lend itself less to the idea of gallivanting around, but more to hunkering down and getting cosy.
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Felicity Capon,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
Meet Cash, an energetic dog with a deep love of toys and gallivanting around in water, his profile says.
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Tj MacIas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Sep. 2025
Returning principal cast Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were all spot gallivanting around famed city haunts, including the Met, which transformed its exterior to host a Gala-esque fete appearing in the sequel.
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Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Orlando Sentinel’s Jeff Schweers found Ingoglia has been gallivanting around the state to see the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Daytona 500 and even a boxing match, with taxpayers helping cover his transportation.
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Scott Maxwell,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
Imagine if David Rose and Patrick Brewer went gallivanting off on a cozy fantasy adventure, only to discover a shape-shifting girl and humans who are the real monsters.
—
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Recent videos depict him chewing a toy bear and another bloodhound, Lorace, gallivanting in new boots.
—
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
The hotel seems to lend itself less to the idea of gallivanting around, but more to hunkering down and getting cosy.
—
Felicity Capon,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
Meet Cash, an energetic dog with a deep love of toys and gallivanting around in water, his profile says.
—
Tj MacIas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Sep. 2025
Returning principal cast Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were all spot gallivanting around famed city haunts, including the Met, which transformed its exterior to host a Gala-esque fete appearing in the sequel.
—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallivanting
Adjective
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The future goalkeeper had, however, been conditioned by his nomadic family upbringing.
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Later, it was used to describe the sites created by nomadic groups like the Romani people.
Verb
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Outdoor experiences are just as compelling, from kayaking through mangroves at the Environmental Learning Center to wandering the lush landscapes of McKee Botanical Garden.
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Two months ago, he was discovered wandering the San Francisco streets, blocks away from his typical habitat and suffering from severe malnutrition.
Adjective
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Dinners take place in traditional nomad tents around the communal fire pit, and range from steaming hot pots with yak meat, mushrooms and tofu to haute-Tibetan tasting menus with wild vegetables in corn foam, tsampa grissini, and lamb shoulder with yak yogurt glaze and salsa verde.
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New this season are nomad-style cooking workshops, starlit movies for younger campers, and sunrise hawk walks.
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On July 8, the Inyo National Forest will begin rounding up horses from the Montgomery Pass herd roaming beyond the roughly 200,000 acres designated for them along the California-Nevada border, according to a recent news release.
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The animals have been seen on airport runways, walking on golf courses, roaming near schools and causing panic in supermarkets and hot spring resorts almost on a daily basis.
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Toward the end of his first day, Chekhov spotted an officer strolling confidently down the street.
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Check out what Northlanders can expect to find while strolling the aisles.
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“Gallivanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallivanting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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