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
Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
For at least six centuries, residents along a lake in the mountains of central Japan have marked the depth of winter by celebrating the return of a natural phenomenon once revered as the trail of a wandering god.
—Martin Fackler, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Yet David couldn’t just take the case, wander onto a yacht, and sail off into the sunset Down Under.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Elderly residents wandered off without supervision, medications weren’t properly administered, and emergency pull cords in some bedrooms didn’t work, the state alleged.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Neighbors exchange seeds, fix each other’s chicken coops and feed each other’s children who wander up to the door for a snack.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
For at least six centuries, residents along a lake in the mountains of central Japan have marked the depth of winter by celebrating the return of a natural phenomenon once revered as the trail of a wandering god.
—Martin Fackler, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Yet David couldn’t just take the case, wander onto a yacht, and sail off into the sunset Down Under.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Elderly residents wandered off without supervision, medications weren’t properly administered, and emergency pull cords in some bedrooms didn’t work, the state alleged.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wander
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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
Verb
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Last year, Wheeler served two days in Vernon County jail on six trespassing convictions from 2020, 2022 and 2023.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
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Reality check: Municipalities could still cite trespassing laws as the reason for removal, but IDHR and advocates say removal and fines just for being unhoused is a violation.—
Carrie Shepherd,
Axios,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Standard & Poor’s 500 slipped 0.3% after drifting between small gains and losses several times through the day.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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As another season at Tottenham Hotspur drifts towards an uncertain close, questions over the future of head coach Ange Postecoglou loom large.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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However, that fight fell apart in early March, when a hand injury forced Whyte from the card.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield fell as low as 4% as investors turned to bonds in their search for safety.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 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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Her routine also consisted of workouts at the Alo Wellness Club, mindful walks and quiet recovery.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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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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Creating a carbon copy of the original could attract criticism for being lazy and superfluous whereas straying too far from the source material could alienate fans.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Some shoppers commented on social media that Big Lots had strayed too much from that reputation in recent years, but Variety Wholesalers appears to be reviving old traditions.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Wander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wander. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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