wander away
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Autistic people may wander away from home or a caregiver to follow something that’s captured their attention, or to escape uncomfortable sensory stimuli such as noises or bright lights.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025
They suggest that, much like humans with dementia who sometimes wander away from familiar places, dolphins might also become disoriented due to a form of Alzheimer's-like disease.
From Science Daily • Oct. 11, 2025
Then he tried to “elope” — or wander away, a common occurrence among children with autism — 11 times, the report says.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2022
Don’t put your coffee cup near election materials, or let voters wander away with the pens.
From New York Times • Nov. 8, 2022
It was my habit to wander away from the troupe in the evenings.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
