as in walking
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as in treading
to go on foot
traipsed down the hall to get a cup of coffee
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as in wandering
to move about from place to place aimlessly
a group of friends traipsing around the country the summer after graduation
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Recent Examples of traipsing
Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
The sighting comes just days after a mountain lion named 157M was seen traipsing through Pacific Heights in San Francisco.
—Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
Puppet lovers are all huddled at the Allerton Hotel on the Magnificent Mile and traipsing off to watch shows all over the city, at venues from the Studebaker Theater to the Chopin to the Biograph.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Your first step isn’t to look at the video—that would be like traipsing through a crime scene.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026
There are still Targaryens and characters hitting one another with sharp implements, but this show follows a relatively small-scale story of a knight and his squire traipsing around Westeros.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
In November, the newest jaguar on the scene, nicknamed Cinco, was seen traipsing through the southeastern borderlands.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 14 Jan. 2026
From then on, our Christmas Eve ritual took a new form—fancy dinner, followed by midnight Mass, then home for presents before traipsing to bed.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
After all that traveling and traipsing, grab a pick-me-up at one of the many craft beer, wine, and cocktail spots around town.
—Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
As mentioned, Milan is known for its art, and the runways fittingly reflected muses traipsing directly from an art party (or basement rave) to the catwalk.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
The sighting comes just days after a mountain lion named 157M was seen traipsing through Pacific Heights in San Francisco.
—Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
Puppet lovers are all huddled at the Allerton Hotel on the Magnificent Mile and traipsing off to watch shows all over the city, at venues from the Studebaker Theater to the Chopin to the Biograph.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Your first step isn’t to look at the video—that would be like traipsing through a crime scene.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026
There are still Targaryens and characters hitting one another with sharp implements, but this show follows a relatively small-scale story of a knight and his squire traipsing around Westeros.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
In November, the newest jaguar on the scene, nicknamed Cinco, was seen traipsing through the southeastern borderlands.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 14 Jan. 2026
From then on, our Christmas Eve ritual took a new form—fancy dinner, followed by midnight Mass, then home for presents before traipsing to bed.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
After all that traveling and traipsing, grab a pick-me-up at one of the many craft beer, wine, and cocktail spots around town.
—Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traipsing
Adjective
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The property is also within short walking distance of some recognizable hot spots: the Staples Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center.—
Adam Lapetina,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2020
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These people are all within walking distance of one another in Rhinebeck.—
Ben Brantley,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2020
Verb
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Getting better, worse, or just treading water?—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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But Carolyn was guarded about the revival of John, treading carefully.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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For a club that spent its early MLS years wandering through mediocrity, Pareja became the steady hand that finally made Orlando City a consistent contender.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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But instead, the young bride was wandering the streets of London in the June heat, frustrated and distraught.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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As the vast landscape spread out below, filled with roaming herds and golden hues, our guest popped the question—creating a moment both magical and unforgettable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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By the time glacial ice from the era receded and temperatures warmed enough for the ectotherms, Ireland had broken off from the European continent and was inaccessible to roaming reptiles.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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Spend an afternoon strolling around downtown’s Market Square and enjoying the ample greenspace at World’s Fair Park.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Take pictures against the blue-green sea or spend some time relaxing or strolling on the white sand.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Traipsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traipsing. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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