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
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
The cafe is known for its panoramic view of small planes taking off or landing but also for past concerns about customers wandering off the driveway into the path of taxiing planes.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
PC Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025
Alongside framing a poetics of wonder and wander, the writings across this trinity of works give us glimpses into how the world taught Oliver to love, a generosity revealed in what has sometimes been seen as lack.
—Natalie Diaz
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Families with kids can make snowmen, snow angels or go wandering along the trails.
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When a lonely fisherman desperate for an heir wanders into a strange, otherworldly light, he's soon joined by a young orphan named Camilo.
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Plucked off the staff of then-Jazz head coach Quin Snyder, who is currently in Atlanta with the Hawks, Skeeter is someone Hornets fans see roaming in front of Charlotte’s bench quite often.—
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More than 200 years ago, bison roamed freely across Illinois, but as the industrial revolution reshaped the landscape, the bison disappeared.—
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Parking on private property that isn't yours means Hoosiers can be asked to leave and possibly trespassed, according to Leslie Kelly, vice president of program strategy for Horizon House, an agency that supports people experiencing homelessness.—
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The notice warned that anyone who remained could be subject to arrest for trespassing.—
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Participants will learn about the flora and fauna that make up the San Diego River ecosystem during the stroll along the river.—
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New research suggests that light daily movement, such as gentle stretching, a leisurely stroll, or easy household chores like vacuuming are linked to a lower risk of death in people with these overlapping conditions, called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome.—
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News consumers drift toward outlets that favor their politics, giving them a partial view of possible wrongdoing.—
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When next year came, Rice was in the NBA, and gradually the players drifted separate ways.—
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Two things happened on that blustery back-to-school morning that fell exactly a month after my eleventh birthday.—
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Midway through the third quarter, true freshman linebacker Mason Posa, buried on the depth chart just weeks ago, ripped the ball loose at Washington’s 7-yard line and fell on it himself.—
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The handy bag goes with just about any outfit and can be dressed down for dog walks or dressed up for dinner out on the town.—
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When paired with thick socks, these sneakers are a comfortable option for long walks on freezing winter days.—
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The discussion quickly strayed from the main issue at hand, Brown said, blaming Martinez for not setting a civil tone at the start of the meeting.—
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Ross needs to continue to make bold and unique decisions, straying from his norms.—
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“Wander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wander. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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