wander
verb (used without object)
to ramble without a definite purpose or objective; roam, rove, or stray.
has wandered
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present perfectof wander (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Ahmad is a jinni—a spirit straight out of Arabian legends, who has wandered the earth for more than a century.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jan. 30, 2026
Another coach has wandered into Westwood saying he’ll awaken the Sleeping Giant.
From Los Angeles Times β Dec. 10, 2025
According to Czech Radio's online news portal iRozhlas, he has wandered through 60 towns and villages in four countries – Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Austria – in a journey approaching 500 kilometres.
From BBC β Sep. 22, 2025
In his last few public engagements, he has wandered off-target, mumbled incoherently and danced for 39 minutes in a manner that even had his supporters wondering what was wrong with him.
From Salon β Oct. 31, 2024
His voice trails off, like his mind has wandered away.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
