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as in nomad
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
ever since he developed a strong case of wanderlust in college, he's been a rover
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Recent Examples of rover
Lest anyone think Perseverance is too narcissistic, the rover also employed its Mastcam-Z to also photograph Lac de Charmes’ Arbot area a few days later.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
The existence of near-unkillable fungi makes future Mars rover missions more fraught and past ones potential seeds of terrestrial life on the red planet.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
In fact — unsurprisingly — the team played a huge role in the first rover landing on Mars.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
The rover only has two wet chemistry cups on board, so the team members wanted to make the experiment count.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
The existence of near-unkillable fungi makes future Mars rover missions more fraught and past ones potential seeds of terrestrial life on the red planet.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
In fact — unsurprisingly — the team played a huge role in the first rover landing on Mars.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
The rover only has two wet chemistry cups on board, so the team members wanted to make the experiment count.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rover
Noun
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This system is ideal for the connected nomad, designed for those who need internet access while traveling, camping, using an RV, or in temporary locations.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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Using advanced sensors and robotic manipulation, these nuclear nomads can perform inspections and repairs that previously required massive protective gear and strict time limits.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Over the past quarter-century, the UKMTO has dealt with other shipping crises too, as when Somali pirates were most active during the late 2000s or Houthi rebels in Yemen intensified their attacks on vessels passing through the Red Sea in 2023.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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Because it’s located on the beach, kids have access to the sand and sun, and there’s a pirate-ship style play area outside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The remote terminal essentially moves the security screening process from the actual airport to the new facility, allowing travelers to check themselves and their bags and get on a bus that drops them off right at their airport gate, 23 miles away.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Chipmunks chitter around the bald summit as travelers marvel at the vast panorama unfurling at their feet.—
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Designed to naturally decay over roughly a decade, these statues impress wanderers who seek them out.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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The cougars that make their way through Minnesota are believed to be lone wanderers from the Dakotas and Nebraska.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The grocery survives thanks to passing bargemen and the drifters from the outskirts who frequent the café.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Since Sylvie hasn’t exactly been taking good care of herself, her niece, Céline (India Hair), who owns half the apartment, sets her up with a young drifter, Adam (Adam Bessa), who rescued Céline from a subway pickpocket.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Animals that are kennel-trained will likely be pleased to be in their cozy confines and away from the bustle of vacuums, mops, and the like, but for those who are roamers, consider gating off an area for them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The thugs would insinuate themselves into the confidence of wayfarers and, when a favorable opportunity presented itself, strangle them by throwing a handkerchief or noose around their necks.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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Add in accessories like a matching leather clutch, boots, and wayfarer sunglasses to be styled to perfection.—
Ariel Bielsky,
InStyle,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Rover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rover. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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