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as in traveller
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
a rambler her whole life, my aunt is likely to send me a postcard from just about any corner of the world
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as in walker
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure
a secluded sylvan spot just waiting to be discovered by the adventurous rambler
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Recent Examples of rambler
Originally from East Texas, he was, in fact, born a rambler, bouncing around the country in search of adventure and maybe an education.
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Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2024
This 26-ounce rambler is the perfect size for travel too, and fits into the Bottle Sling or Camino Carryall with ease.
—Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
Do yourself a favor and get the rambler in naked stainless steel, which is immune from such color degradation.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
There are dozens of earth-tone mugs, yet her favorite is a forest green Yeti rambler from her wedding.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2024
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Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2024
This 26-ounce rambler is the perfect size for travel too, and fits into the Bottle Sling or Camino Carryall with ease.
—Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
Do yourself a favor and get the rambler in naked stainless steel, which is immune from such color degradation.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
There are dozens of earth-tone mugs, yet her favorite is a forest green Yeti rambler from her wedding.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rambler
Noun
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Sounds at my back startled me—a cyclist, a couple of walkers.—
Sarah Beckwith,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Downtown Mountain View is a haven for diners and walkers, especially with Castro Street being largely closed to traffic.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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The group gathered Sunday at the Pearl Street pedestrian mall, a four-block area in downtown Boulder frequented by tourists and students.—
Colleen Slevin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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The burst of violence at the popular Pearl Street pedestrian mall in downtown Boulder unfolded against the backdrop of a war between Israel and Hamas that continues to inflame global tensions and has contributed to a spike in antisemitic violence in the United States.—
COLLEEN SLEVIN,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025
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The core of the RSF consists of Arabic-speaking nomads, once known as the Janjaweed, who have long been in conflict with the non-Arab farmers in this part of Sudan.—
Lynsey Addario,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
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Although it is produced in Kazakhstan, using markedly modern distillation equipment, the drink is actually inspired by ancient Iranian nomads.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Though Starlink may be off the table for many domestic fliers, at least in the short term, United has introduced new ways for travelers to distract themselves in recent weeks.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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Why more companies are charging travelers Are more tourists breaking the law on vacation?—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Who had no incidents of negative treatment of others, and who had a wonderful community and team at wayfarer who all held the same moral fortitude and lived their life accordingly.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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At that point, a wayfarer named Reza (Erkan Koçak Köstendil) pops into the picture, showing up at Ali’s cabin in the hills outside town and offering up his services as a gardener.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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Dillane is already getting some high marks for his authentic portrayal of a homeless drifter and addict from those who have seen it in rough cuts.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
13 May 2025
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Charades Why Buyers Care: Dickinson shows a different side of himself, making his feature directorial debut with this story of a drifter trying to reintegrate into society.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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“Rambler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rambler. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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