as in wanders
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 meanders
Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
The open floor plan meanders its way around to a cozy family room and a formal dining room, along with a spacious vaulted kitchen featuring Shaker-style cabinetry with gold pulls, an eat-in island, an apron-front sink, and an accompanying breakfast nook.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Today, the rail trail meanders through the third-largest Amish settlement in the United States and links the towns of Goshen, Middlebury, and Shipshewana.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
An easy hiking introduction to this park is the roughly one-mile Rim Trail that meanders along the canyon’s edge.
—Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
For the sisters, the bookstore is a means of connecting with everyone who meanders to this Eastern Shore.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Little Road, barely wide enough for two cars to pass, meanders past older homes and the newer construction of Hillsborough County sprawl.
—Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
It is built along one bank of the Great Zab river that meanders through northeastern Iraq.
—Younes Mohammad, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Somoza’s restaurant meanders through vintage timberwork, with indigo textiles, modern ceramics, and valley views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
As Clarissa meanders through Lagos, a portrait of the bustling West African city emerges.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
The open floor plan meanders its way around to a cozy family room and a formal dining room, along with a spacious vaulted kitchen featuring Shaker-style cabinetry with gold pulls, an eat-in island, an apron-front sink, and an accompanying breakfast nook.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Today, the rail trail meanders through the third-largest Amish settlement in the United States and links the towns of Goshen, Middlebury, and Shipshewana.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
An easy hiking introduction to this park is the roughly one-mile Rim Trail that meanders along the canyon’s edge.
—Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
For the sisters, the bookstore is a means of connecting with everyone who meanders to this Eastern Shore.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Little Road, barely wide enough for two cars to pass, meanders past older homes and the newer construction of Hillsborough County sprawl.
—Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
It is built along one bank of the Great Zab river that meanders through northeastern Iraq.
—Younes Mohammad, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Somoza’s restaurant meanders through vintage timberwork, with indigo textiles, modern ceramics, and valley views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meanders
Verb
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His daughter yelps delightedly as a calf wanders close to the fence.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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In the ensuing panic, Jesus (Bilal Hasna) wanders off down to Earth and is befriended by a former street hustler named Harry the Fish (Mark Addy).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Noun
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And when jet lag snarls your normal rest pattern, the window views and a cup of traditional Chinese tea awaiting each guest’s arrival become a pleasant distraction.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Locals going to the matches are advised to use public transportation if possible, not only to avoid paying for parking but also to avoid traffic snarls around the stadium.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Fernandes then roams towards that wing to support his team-mates and be in a position to attack the space behind Fulham left-back Ryan Sessegnon.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The five-person cast roams the room, sitting at various circular tables to blur the lines between script and improvisation.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Scratched carpets are buried under tangles of wires and computing gear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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This can happen due to your natural hair texture, dryness, or environmental stressors like wind, friction from your pillowcase, or pollution—your cuticles can catch on each other like Velcro, Small says, causing tangles.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The road drifts, then gets back on track.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The song slowly drifts away, its job completed.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Complete with a stable underfoot feel made to seamlessly transition from the gym to street, these sneakers can carry you through intense workouts to European city strolls without missing a beat.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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They’re also covered in an airy mesh upper material that facilitates airflow during activities — including sweaty workouts and leisurely strolls.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Laborious yet lithe lads and lasses have loyally leapt to luminate the lexical labyrinths of logic locking the lucrative lotto, longing to lure the lavish luxury lying latently in local landmarks.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2026
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Separated by labyrinths of creeks and smaller cays, each one represents a stepping stone away from civilization, Parrish told me.—
Henry Wismayer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Don't let the name Wind Cave National Park lull you into thinking only of the dark and mysterious catacombs of the cave.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 May 2026
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Legend has it that these relics are the remains of martyrs from the early days of Christianity in Rome that were discovered in the 16th century in unmarked graves in the city's catacombs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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“Meanders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meanders. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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