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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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On Tuesday, cops charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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Her work spurred city leaders to call for a state of emergency to improve infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists, leading the city to implement a new quick-build program to improve high-risk roadways.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 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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The wealth of amenities and things to do in a stunning Atlantic Ocean coastline setting have made Kiawah immensely appealing for families, corporate groups, and some of the most avid golf travelers from around the country.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Swiftly Tech Long-sleeve Shirt 2.0 Hip Length $78 $54 at Lululemon Lululemon’s Swiftly Tech collection is ideal for active travelers like me who can’t get through a day of sightseeing without sweating.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 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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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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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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“Rambler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rambler. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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