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as in traveller
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
Here's how China's Mars rover Zhurong finds possible shoreline of ancient Red Planet ocean
The presence of lava introduces a significant challenge in deciphering the geological history of the Athabasca Valles system.
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Victoria Corless, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Because the surface of Mars is extremely rocky, these rovers would best be served by a tire that could absorb the impact from a wide range of sharp, craggy rocks without suffering damage.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2025
So far, only unmanned rovers and orbiters have made it to the Red Planet.
—Davis Winkie, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
The Tenacious rover will attempt to scoop up lunar soil and capture high-definition imagery of the Moon.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
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Victoria Corless, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Because the surface of Mars is extremely rocky, these rovers would best be served by a tire that could absorb the impact from a wide range of sharp, craggy rocks without suffering damage.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2025
So far, only unmanned rovers and orbiters have made it to the Red Planet.
—Davis Winkie, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
The Tenacious rover will attempt to scoop up lunar soil and capture high-definition imagery of the Moon.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rover
Noun
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Who didn't want to be like those kids going on adventures involving gangsters, pirate ships and best friends?—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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This 31-gallon storage box is a tidy option at a great price right now, and this resin delivery box is an attractive pick for anyone who worries about porch pirates.—
Clint Davis,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Wentz has been a nomad since then, spending the 2021 season in Indianapolis, the 2022 season in Washington and then signing midway through 2023 as a backup for the Los Angeles Rams.—
Josh Dubow,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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Smart nomads cluster near their clients and teammates, for more crossover in their working day.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
3 Dec. 2024
Noun
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His signature commanding, grainy voice melds masterfully with the guitar, tambourine and steady percussion underpinning the song’s story of a drifter making his home on the highways and in every town.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Feb. 2025
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One day, a drifter named Rıza (Erkan Kolçak Köstendil) arrives at the property, with no past and no home, and negotiates a job tending to the land.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Therme Dubai - Islands in the Sky is one of a string of major architecture projects opening in the city in the coming years that will be of interest to travelers.—
Karla Cripps,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Solo travelers can also meet people by joining group tours, attending local events, or striking up conversations with fellow travelers.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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At that point, a wayfarer named Reza (Erkan Koçak Köstendil) pops into the picture, showing up at Ali’s cabin in the hills outside town and offering up his services as a gardener.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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My personal nightmare manifested around 2018 in the form of ’90s-style tiny sunglasses (and later, eyeglasses), after what felt like a solid two decades of the wayfarers and oversized frames that suited my very round face.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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“Rover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rover. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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