perambulates

Definition of perambulatesnext
present tense third-person singular of perambulate
1
as in traverses
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 strolls
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 perambulates Meanwhile, Soames perambulates a park with Irene, examining works of art in progress. Alice Burton, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
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Verb
  • The june bug traverses the flagstones lit through the glass door.
    María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Those residents might also like to see the name of Indian Creek, another rill which traverses the county, given a new designation.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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  • Nicole Kidman exits the theater on her phone and wanders into a side room; Jessie Buckley strolls out of the theater talking about snacks.
    Rachel Handler, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Springtime strolls in these cities are simply unparalleled, thanks to their botanical splendor.
    Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Stay curious and open to being surprised by who crosses your path.
    Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The 8-mile-long singletrack crosses an unimproved 4WD road that leads back to the trailhead, so there are multiple bail options.
    Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
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  • The next morning, Greg wanders across campus in his rumpled suit.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
  • As the pensive Moon wanders into your vocal 3rd house, your mind buzzes with activity.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
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  • Set in a collapsing Caracas, the film follows a woman who returns home after her mother’s funeral to find her apartment taken over by an armed militia.
    Adam Bell April 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
  • How the April Strike Builds on January 30 The April 5 action follows an earlier nationwide general strike on January 30, 2026, which Strike26 described as the opening phase of its campaign.
    Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • That’s a question as Baiamonte walks away thinking of the words of his father.
    Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Francisco Lindor has already drawn 10 walks this season, and Robert has drawn nine.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
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  • But as her eyes sweep down the front bricks and over the double-length drapes covering what is likely their parlor room, a chill travels through her.
    Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The Amex Business Platinum has a stronger suite of luxury travel perks and is better suited for anyone who travels frequently and can fully take advantage of its best perks.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA Today.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026

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“Perambulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perambulates. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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