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as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
we decided to lazily perambulate the entire length of the esplanade and enjoy the fresh air
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as in to stroll
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
long summer evenings spent perambulating up and down the tree-lined streets of the quaint village
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Recent Examples of perambulate
Hunter, who’s called upon to bring a dynamic physicality to Solange, perambulating with the assistance of a considerably loud walker, is agonizing and entertaining as a controlling Southern Belle whose microaggressions (and incontinence) eventually pushes her daughter-in-law to the edge.
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Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2024
The franchise has moved continually west, perambulating from Rochester to Cincinnati to Kansas City (and, briefly, Omaha, as well), and finally, in 1985, to Sacramento, where its parched fans are enjoying their first playoff run since 2006.
—Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Apr. 2023
Sentences tend to perambulate only to land in fresh territory.
—Karen Heller, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2023
Bridge Street is one of Huntsville’s five Arts & Entertainment Districts, in which guests may perambulate outdoors with open containers of alcoholic beverages purchased at businesses within that district.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 22 Sep. 2022
Conveniently, Grey’s brother, Lord Melton, happens to be perambulating with Geneva and Isobel while Grey and Jamie are talking.
—Roxane Gay, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2017
Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2024
The franchise has moved continually west, perambulating from Rochester to Cincinnati to Kansas City (and, briefly, Omaha, as well), and finally, in 1985, to Sacramento, where its parched fans are enjoying their first playoff run since 2006.
—Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Apr. 2023
Sentences tend to perambulate only to land in fresh territory.
—Karen Heller, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2023
Bridge Street is one of Huntsville’s five Arts & Entertainment Districts, in which guests may perambulate outdoors with open containers of alcoholic beverages purchased at businesses within that district.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 22 Sep. 2022
Conveniently, Grey’s brother, Lord Melton, happens to be perambulating with Geneva and Isobel while Grey and Jamie are talking.
—Roxane Gay, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perambulate
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Zion is popular with adventure travelers for challenging hikes such as The Narrows, where hikers traverse Zion Canyon through its narrowest section, which has 1,000-foot-tall walls.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Workplaces now are traversing through unique communication barriers, expectations, and leadership dynamics, and Cecile Peterkin, a seasoned leadership coach, mentor, and founder of The Leadership Coaching Center, has witnessed these dynamics firsthand.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Shelling, also known as beachcombing, is strolling along the seashore in search of seashells.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Outside of the spa, stroll the Lichtentaler Allee, a famous park dotted with sculptures, rose gardens, and Belle Époque architecture.—
Sofia Markovich,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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After the rally that began in Cincinnati, around 100 people crossed the Roebling Bridge, heading toward Covington shortly after 8 p.m., according to police.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the world moves a little: an orphan boy, playing the flute, escapes from certain death and crosses the boundary of the underworld to go find his love.—
Celia Bell
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Last year was the deadliest year recorded for children with autism who wandered, and nearly all in that record died from drowning, according to tracking from the association.—
Darcie Moran,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Each of the eight pet-friendly rooms has a different design, and guests can enjoy nearby restaurants and wander the surrounding Bellaire Court Historic District.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
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Communities across Tennessee have been dealing with heat indices reaching into the 100s for almost a week during the day, now the heat will be following us into the twilight hours, according to the National Weather Service.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
29 July 2025
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This trend also follows national data, where from 2000-2016, retention rates have been dropping.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Or, saunter down to Pot&Pan—housed in the building’s former pot and pan factory—where Chef André Coutinho crafts exquisite Portuguese dishes that are both nostalgic and elevated.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Hill and Jalen Ramsey regularly sauntered out to the practice field while the team was already in mid-stretching.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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As the guests walked in, Hasmik would scream with joy and call Tony to come say hello.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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If the pavement is too hot, the American Humane Society recommends purchasing dog shoes to protect the their paws or walking them on grass.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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More: Great Lakes tribes’ knowledge of nature could be key to navigating climate change.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Yet many colleges still lack tailored resources for student-parents, leaving them to navigate a system that wasn’t built for them.—
Rita Raichoudhuri,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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“Perambulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perambulate. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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