MAUNDER Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

maunder

verb

ˈmȯn-dər

Definition of maunder

as in to wander

to move about from place to place aimlessly maundered all over town on his day off

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as in to ramble

to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point ask her a question and she'll maunder for half an hour

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as in to complain

chiefly British to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely a couple of mates maundering over their beer in a dark corner of the pub

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Recent Examples of maunder The book really revolves around Monson, each of his chapters about the movie becoming chapters that maunder through his life, cleaving away at the monster of manhood. — Wyatt Mason, Harper’s Magazine , 6 Jan. 2023 Hughes ran efficient and productive meetings, with a low tolerance for maundering or side conversation, but he was given pause by the gravity of the occasion. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2016

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Milan might be better known internationally for its fashion houses and design scene, but anyone who has spent an evening wandering around its neighborhoods will know that going out for a drink is practically part of a local's daily routine.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
In addition to wandering through the patch and harvesting prized pumpkins, there are many activities at Pumpkin Palooza to keep you and your family entertained.

— Hali Smith October 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of wander

Verb

Another user experienced the issue on their Echo Show smart display but was able to stop the assistant from rambling by asking a random question.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
The queen bee of the group is Paulina (a sensational Denée Benton), who rambles on about her American cousins and her pro-football player boyfriend Kofi, whom no one has actually met.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of ramble

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Some users have complained on social media that the agent accessed personal messages without authorization, which the company has disputed.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
In a 2023 memorandum obtained by Fox News Digital, Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield, who was then serving as the city council president, said residents complained about rodent infestations during a community meeting.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of complain

Verb

This wildly luxurious hideaway coexists with nature to put you up-close with the Big Five—especially the elephants, lion, and rhino that roam this northwest corner of South Africa.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Winter soon has the crowd eating out of his hand, his unmistakable voice roaming from an intentionally warbly baritone to a Thom Yorke-ish falsetto.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of roam

Verb

The attacks on airports, military facilities and oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, has rattled markets and the region.

— Samy Magdy, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
The attacks on Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, have rattled markets and the region.

— Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of rattle

Verb

In June 2016, Blair, who was returning to Los Angeles from a vacation in Cancun, Mexico, began screaming uncontrollably and causing chaos on the flight.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Back in California, Dodgers fans screamed at their television sets.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of scream

Verb

But like many figures in Silicon Valley, his politics appeared to drift to the right during Biden’s presidency.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Stewart complained about the chain’s merchandising and quality control, and Kmart was drifting toward financial trouble.

— Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of drift

Verb

While the left spent all week whining about Sophie Cunningham's hat and firing squad best practices, us PATRIOTS were biding our time, keeping our heads down, and grinding towards another weekend.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Dogs may actually improve our sleep habits by forcing us to adjust to consistent bedtime schedules — as anyone with a sleepy, whining dog can confirm.

— Gina Vivinetto, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

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