as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
buffalo roving over the vast plains
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Recent Examples of rove
The move marks the first stand-alone store project for Vespa, which had tested retail waters earlier with a roving pop-up format at leading department stores in key locations such as Paris, Milan, Beijing, Vienna and Singapore, among others.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
That’s part of the reason why guests who visit won’t see roving entertainers playing Black Bart, the Sheriff, Amazon Ani and Captain Isabella during the pop-up.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
After seven years of operating City Limits as a roving food truck, Robbie Robinson set down roots in West Columbia in 2023 and created a sprawling barbecue oasis.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Howard Cunnell) Kerouac spent a few years roving around the US with Neal Cassady in mid-20th century America and hanging out with the Beats.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
That’s part of the reason why guests who visit won’t see roving entertainers playing Black Bart, the Sheriff, Amazon Ani and Captain Isabella during the pop-up.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
After seven years of operating City Limits as a roving food truck, Robbie Robinson set down roots in West Columbia in 2023 and created a sprawling barbecue oasis.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Howard Cunnell) Kerouac spent a few years roving around the US with Neal Cassady in mid-20th century America and hanging out with the Beats.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rove
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Some locals believe founder Charles Pfister still roams the property, according to reports, and even celebrities like rapper Megan Thee Stallion have gone ghost hunting there.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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To the south is the entrance to Custer State Park, where bison roam freely.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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The latest offering – the Nomads – is designed for folks who like to wander, and can be had with three batteries.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Oct. 2025
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Others let their curiosity get the best of them and wander out into the world through a new hole in the fence.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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How much money market funds pay follows the Fed’s monetary policy, which means the annual percentage yield (APY) is expected to drift lower as the central bank continues easing rates.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Rove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rove. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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