1
as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
we just went outside and wandered around until it was time to go
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2
as in to trespass
to commit an offense
we have all wandered from the path of righteousness at least once in our lives
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as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
a wander through the woods
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Recent Examples of wander
Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
So his appearance wasn’t a huge shock, except to maybe a worker bee or two who attempted to wander in for an innocent caffeine or empanada fix after the end of a shift.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office A rancher's dog in Arizona is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a local 2-year-old boy who had wandered nearly seven miles away from home and spent the night in the desert.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025
However, sometimes the poles wander — with the most recent such event occurring about 41,000 years ago.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
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When Kiwi the domestic short-haired tabby was found wandering the streets back in mid-March, her rescuers could never have predicted what would come next.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
So his appearance wasn’t a huge shock, except to maybe a worker bee or two who attempted to wander in for an innocent caffeine or empanada fix after the end of a shift.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office A rancher's dog in Arizona is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a local 2-year-old boy who had wandered nearly seven miles away from home and spent the night in the desert.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025
However, sometimes the poles wander — with the most recent such event occurring about 41,000 years ago.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wander
Verb
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The other two dogs, who were able to roam the property, were found alive and taken into care.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The dogs were reported by passersby who alerted the KC Pet Project that dogs appeared to be dumped and roaming the area.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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The military is now authorized to search and temporarily detain individuals who trespass on the New Mexico National Defense Area, provide medical assistance and implement crowd control measures until law enforcement arrives to take them into custody.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Wheeler was previously convicted of trespassing charges from March 18, 2020 and Nov. 18, 2022.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Tijuana River has been plagued with raw sewage and industrial waste from Tijuana for decades, fouling beaches along the U.S.-Mexico border with polluted water and sending foul odors drifting through communities in San Diego County.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the show, Sheeran often drifted to the back of the stage to lock into tight grooves with bodhrán (an Irish drum) player Eamon Murray, as fiddle player Niamh Dunne carved out fiery solos.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
16 Apr. 2025
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Rising bond yields Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds typically fall – and their prices rise - as investors flee stocks for the safe haven of Treasuries during economic slowdowns.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for an overall uptick in violence.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Guests can enjoy peaceful walks through pine forests, bike rides along scenic trails, indulge in treatments at the spa, or simply relax by the pool.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas 11, Texas A&M 5 — End 8th Inning Justin Thomas drew a 1-out walk and scored his third run in the eighth inning on Wehiwa Aloy's second RBI, a fielder's choice.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Walking, riding, limping, trudging, scooting, strolling — all the various forms of low-speed locomotion — define the experience of being in New York.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
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All to the excitement of onlookers strolling along the avenue, ending at Rockefeller Center to celebrate the day.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The store feels like a perfect place to pop into every few weeks for items that stray from a typical grocery haul.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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The event has become less staid over the years but hasn’t strayed too far into rock and rap territory, leaving the more eclectic bookings for the folk side.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Wander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wander. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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