as in to wander
to move about from place to place aimlessly
theatergoers meandering around the lobby waiting for the play to start
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Recent Examples of meander
Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
The leisurely trips meander along the Snake River, near Grand Teton National Park, for several hours.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
My next run was a 5-mile jaunt along the Petit Balcon Sud, a shady trail that, after a short, lung-busting climb, meanders along a ridge just above Chamonix, offering views of the towering Mont Blanc Massif and the towns in the valley below.
—Will Porter, Outside, 13 Sep. 2025
Even if that narrative promise turns out to be a red herring for the largely plotless, meandering installments that follow.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Park under those same oak trees, grab some catfish at Aunt Jenny’s, and then meander down to the lounge for a cocktail.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
The leisurely trips meander along the Snake River, near Grand Teton National Park, for several hours.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
My next run was a 5-mile jaunt along the Petit Balcon Sud, a shady trail that, after a short, lung-busting climb, meanders along a ridge just above Chamonix, offering views of the towering Mont Blanc Massif and the towns in the valley below.
—Will Porter, Outside, 13 Sep. 2025
Even if that narrative promise turns out to be a red herring for the largely plotless, meandering installments that follow.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meander
Verb
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Although the park attracts millions of nature-loving visitors every year, terrestrial cell phone signal quickly wanes once one wanders off populated areas and away from main roads.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Wildlife officials euthanized a black bear this week after the animal wandered into a Dollar General in northern New Jersey and bit a woman.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Expect flocks of vibrant flamingos and tiny flitting hummingbirds spreading their wings over the turquoise waters and tangles of mangroves that unfold across lagoons that stretch parallel to the sea.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Rise Of The Two Philosophies For years, the default approach to multicloud networking was a chaotic, do-it-yourself affair, leading to a fragile, unmanageable tangle of siloed configurations.—
Serge Lucio,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Colorful murals adorn the interior, with communal tables and high ceilings, and the outdoors has beer-keg tables and heat lamps and lots of room for patrons — and their dogs — to roam.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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His beam wavered on a patch of blankness, or the corner of an amp, and then began to roam the stage in desperation, scanning here and scanning there—until, from the darkness, the voice of Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden’s singer, was heard.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some state laws also prevent pharmacists from administering vaccines that haven’t been recommended by ACIP—a snarl that’s prompted pharmacies to limit access to COVID vaccines in more than a dozen states.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025
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The River Cats’ mascot, Dinger, danced on the roof of the visiting team’s dugout, and sound effects played during tense and celebratory moments: a feline snarl, and the two-note sting associated in pop culture with an approaching shark.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Last October, Ann Watson strolled into her local Costco with a shopping list and a sense of purpose.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Auciccoo Plus-size 2-piece Outfit Sometimes, loungewear is just perfect for strolling through autumn leaves or taking a long flight where comfort is the key to enjoying the experience.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Constantly Catching Molecules The Integrated Carbon Observation System, or ICOS, is a web of nearly 180 measurement stations scattered across 16 European countries.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Those icons can actually be used in a lot of places throughout macOS (and iOS), including on Safari's new tab page, on the dock or Home screen (for web apps), and in Safari's tabs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of growing closer to certain friends at certain times, and drifting away from others?—
Jane Ciabattari
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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For years, political speech in America has been drifting into darker territory.—
Marly Berlin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The European capital with an underwater labyrinth hidden beneath its streets.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Tasked with solving Jareth’s labyrinth to secure Toby’s safety, Sarah races against time to defeat the goblin’s trickster army.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Meander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meander. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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