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wandering

[won-der-ing] / ˈwɒn dər ɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
nomadic
Synonyms


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It depicted a young boy wandering lost through the Backrooms' terrifying corridors.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

While strolling through Central Park in 1987, Honda spotted the artist wandering with no guards and an elderly woman by her side.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

In Milford, Conn., Anthony Martiro, manager of the Innogoodshop, which sells trendy Asian tchotchkes and snacks, said chaperones have reduced the “mischief, mayhem and stealing” previously caused by groups of teenagers wandering the mall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Passengers could be seen from afar wandering around on the deck of the ship, or at the windows, all in white medical face masks, as the first evacuations took place on Sunday morning.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

I feel like a zombie, wandering through the house, not remembering where I left my books.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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