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wanders

  • plural
    of wander.
    wander
    verb (used without object)
    to ramble without a definite purpose or objective; roam, rove, or stray.
  • present tense form
    of wander (3rd person singular).
    wander
    verb (used without object)
    to ramble without a definite purpose or objective; roam, rove, or stray.

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The Earth’s center of mass wanders as ice sheets melt and water shifts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

And, occasionally, she wanders into daydreams that Hayakawa presents so matter-of-factly that viewers may sometimes be unsure if what they’re seeing is actually happening.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026

As he poured the traditional cup of wine for the prophet, Rabbi Aft reminded his community that Elijah wanders the earth disguised as a stranger, testing humanity’s capacity for hospitality, compassion and kindness.

From Salon ● Jun. 1, 2026

At 100, Attenborough no longer wanders the world's jungles and deserts.

From Barron's ● May 6, 2026

My mind wanders, and I picture Will’s reflection in the glass of the NICU, standing just behind me with a daring smile on his face.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott