roam
verb (used without object)
to walk, go, or travel without a fixed purpose or direction; ramble; wander; rove.
are roaming
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present progressiveof roam.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“The dogs are roaming just beyond the corner—you can’t even drive at certain intersections because you can’t see beyond the tall grass at the oncoming traffic.”
From National Geographic ● Dec. 14, 2023
Crowds of protesters are roaming the streets of Ottawa, many wearing Canadian flags as capes or carrying them on hockey sticks.
From New York Times ● Feb. 10, 2022
Up to 500 bison are roaming the far northern reaches of Grand Canyon National Park, trampling archaeological and other resources and spoiling the water, park officials say.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 11, 2021
The surplus is so pervasive that producers are storing oil in giant tanker ships that are roaming oceans, looking for a place to unload.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 21, 2020
A few animals are roaming near the side of the house.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
