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wandering

[won-der-ing] / ˈwɒn dər ɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
nomadic
Synonyms


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Travolta’s directorial language is lovingly detailed, and his penchant for picturesque detail creates a leisurely atmosphere, like getting lost wandering around a happy memory.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

After the driver was handed over into the care of a nurse, Wakefield took control of the scene and located the lorry driver, who was wandering in shock, and ensured he received medical support.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

"Though the trend remains nascent, for Japan, the wandering eyes of traditional US defence partners could add to the demand for the sorts of sophisticated capabilities Tokyo is well-prepared to offer."

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

“I’m really hoping that your industry moves from drug discovery which is kind of like wandering around the forest looking for truffles,” Huang said, in front of a crowd of biotech and pharma investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

People were trying to get a ship to America, or they were sick lying in the streets of Ballilee, or just wandering out on the road as Devlin put them out of their houses.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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