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as in excursion
a short trip for pleasure
the couple's weekend rambles up and down the valley in search of interesting antiques
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as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
our usual practice is to take a ramble around the neighborhood after dinner
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as in to rattle
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point
the teenagers sat around the pizza parlor, rambling on about dating, homework, movies, and the local football team
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as in to wander
to move about from place to place aimlessly
by tirelessly rambling around San Francisco for a week we probably saw more of it than many residents ever have
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Recent Examples of ramble
Everett Potter, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
And the Rams had to deal with two of those soul-crushing rambles.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
Over the course of one disastrous Thanksgiving, Mona gets very high indeed and, little dog in tow, walks out on hosting her in-laws to ramble across Manhattan, trying to get Milton out of her head and also work out the mystery of why her hair currently looks so good.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
There are daily rambles along classic trails each day, against a backdrop of pinnacles, and glaciers.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
And the Rams had to deal with two of those soul-crushing rambles.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
Sanchez quit school in 1969 at age 15, thumbed his way from Kansas City to Woodstock, got tear-gassed at anti-war rallies, rambled up to Canada to drop acid with draft dodgers.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
Over the course of one disastrous Thanksgiving, Mona gets very high indeed and, little dog in tow, walks out on hosting her in-laws to ramble across Manhattan, trying to get Milton out of her head and also work out the mystery of why her hair currently looks so good.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramble
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Layne, the resident marine biologist and free diver, can take you snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, spearfishing, and even on a whale-watching excursion from June to September.—
Jen Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Mar. 2025
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Many cruise lines offer offshore excursions, some better than others, but mapping your own route is part of the fun.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Bon Appétit,
19 Mar. 2025
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Read More: Detentions of Tourists and Visa-Holders Fuel Anxiety About Travel to U.S. Neighbors said they were left rattled by the arrest, which played out at 5:30 p.m. on a residential block.—
JAKE OFFENHARTZ,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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Shifting government policies are adversely impacting business, rattling financial markets, and disrupting supply chains.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The vehicle wandered across the road far more than any already ill-handling Defender should, its brakes were weak, and gear shifts were accompanied by a prominent clunk.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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The banal village tunes that Mahler altered into sinister mock vulgarities—did these not recall the raffish klezmer bands, the wandering musicians who played at shtetl weddings?—
David Denby,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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From learning just enough French to ordering your café et croissant from the neighborhood boulangerie, to strolling around an artistic arrondissement, taking in the various shops and street style at a leisurely pace.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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Visitors can stroll downtown and receive samplings as well as a complimentary flower from each location.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The new street name replaces 2000 N. 59th St., just a short jaunt away from Overbrook High School, from which Smith graduated in 1986.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles Weekend getaway: A Seattle jaunt takes in the new Ocean Pavilion, waterfront park and more Other worthy stops on the Rogue Food Trail include the Applegate River Lavender Farm near Jacksonville and the English Lavender Farm in Applegate Valley.—
Ben Davidson,
The Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Union Park data facility, run by Ark Data Centres, is a six-minute walk from the Hyde North substation.—
Michael D. Shear,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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An easy alternative—with stunning views to boot—is the walk from Port Elizabeth to the ruins of historic Fort Hamilton.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Mar. 2025
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Room to roam: Wild Heaven Beer West End Communal seating, fire pits, and clear lines of sight to children running around offer ample opportunities to relax.—
Thomas Wheatley,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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Loading your audio article SAN JOSE — Karlie Lema had the ball at her feet and plenty of green grass to roam.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Bottom line: Musk, whose vast fortune is directly linked to his 13% stake in Tesla, sauntered into Washington two months ago with a vision of running the government like a business.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Following in the footsteps of Jeremy Allen White, Justin Bieber, Michael B. Jordan and the OG of the Calvin Klein Underwear campaign, Mark Wahlberg, Bad Bunny has sauntered into the spotlight in his skivvies for the brand’s Spring 2025 images.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Ramble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramble. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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