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July 23, 2026

meander

/mɪˈandə/verb

To move along a twisting, winding path, or to wander without a fixed direction.

Example sentences

  • “We meandered through the old town with no particular destination in mind.”
  • “The river meanders through green fields before reaching the sea.”

Named after the Maeander, a famously winding river of ancient Anatolia. Conversations and essays can meander too.

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