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  • present participle of stray.

straying

ADJECTIVE
deviating
Synonyms




Example Sentences

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The move had some customers questioning if the app was straying too far from its original purpose.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The Treasury market has been quiet lately, with 10-year debt barely straying from a yield of 4.3% in April.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The first was straying from the subject for almost half his speech.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

According to Jenkinson, modern UK-built holiday lodges already offer contemporary design, strong insulation and high-quality finishes without straying too far from established expectations.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

And as much as I wanted to direct my attention to the hori­zon, to where my salvation lay, it kept straying back to this maniacal beast.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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