as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
buffalo roving over the vast plains
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rove
The cultural tide in America had turned against the permissive atmosphere on America’s campuses, which tolerated the roving bands of menacing, occasionally violent anti-Israel mobs that had transformed their institutions from centers of learning to gauntlets.
—
Noah Rothman, National Review, 24 Mar. 2025
At Lam Kwong Deli & Market, dim sum is served all day — without the roving carts or hot tea service.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Unlike standardized federal holidays, Daylight Savings Time is tied to a roving calendar.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Since the election, Musk has taken on various roles for Trump, including serving as a kind of roving international envoy.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rove
Noah Rothman, National Review, 24 Mar. 2025
At Lam Kwong Deli & Market, dim sum is served all day — without the roving carts or hot tea service.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Unlike standardized federal holidays, Daylight Savings Time is tied to a roving calendar.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Since the election, Musk has taken on various roles for Trump, including serving as a kind of roving international envoy.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rove
Verb
-
According to the American Emu Association, the birds — which are native to Australia — are often considered livestock, and it's usually recommended that owners have at least one acre of land for the bird to roam.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
-
Fewer crowds, more room to roam, and a slower, sweeter pace—this is Pismo Beach as it was meant to be experienced. Pismo Beach on a Tuesday?—
Cliff Lewis,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
But with the wind howling in Tuesday at Rate Field, left fielder Andrew Benintendi drifted over and made the catch.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
-
Since then it’s drifted much farther away and has dimmed considerably.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rove. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share