gad (about) 1 of 3

gadabout

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noun

gadabout

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adjective

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Recent Examples of gad (about)
Noun
Hardly the schedule of a social gadabout. New York Times, 5 Aug. 2021 The giggling gadabout who dies penniless. Cory Oldweiler, Star Tribune, 11 Dec. 2020 The wild career of David Johansen — New York Dolls frontman, punk gadabout, occasional actor, and Buster Poindexter portrayer — will be the focus of an upcoming documentary co-directed by Martin Scorsese. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2023 For those of us who won’t be joining in the sybaritic excursion, Matches is bringing the Riviera gadabout vibes to all with capsule collections of women’s, men’s and home products curated by Sciò and Rabensteiner. Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 5 May 2022 But a linesman stepped in and prevented the gadabout angler from bringing in the catch. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Nov. 2021 He was inundated with offers and tried to avoid being typecast as the likable gadabout. BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2021 Writer, comedian, and social gadabout Lucas Murphy sits down with friends and contemporaries to solve the New York Times crossword puzzle. Savannah Eadens, The Courier-Journal, 20 Apr. 2020 So, a solar charging system fits perfectly with your gadabout persona. The Editors, Field & Stream, 10 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gad (about)
Verb
  • The dogs will then be walked and fed while their owners roam free inside each institution.
    George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Young male panthers, which roam large territories, are more likely to be killed by vehicles, according to FWC researchers.
    Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Even for a peripatetic former diplomat, that’s a busy travel schedule.
    Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025
  • His father was a research scientist for the Department of Agriculture, and his peripatetic family lived in the plains states, the Pacific Northwest and the Southeast before settling in Alexandria, Virginia, where Lynch attended high school.
    Chris Morris, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Only another party of two had wandered in during our meal.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Throughout the day, visitors can wander between stages with live music from Celtic rock bands, witness dance competitions, see border collie demonstrations and learn about Scottish heritage while exploring clans.
    Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • What happens during cataract surgery Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure that’s typically done in an ambulatory surgical center, though it may be done in a hospital setting.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Sponsors continue to pay premium prices for ambulatory infusion assets.
    Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The film spans over a decade in the lives of the nomads and features an original soundtrack written and performed by the subjects.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
  • With a growing community of remote workers and co-working spaces, Vlorë located in the southwestern part of the country, offers nomads the ideal mix of work, relaxation and nomad-friendly visas. 2.
    Chloe Berger, Fortune Europe, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The band of seaweed annually stretches across the Atlantic, peaking in summer, and drifts west, often piling up on islands in the Caribbean, or continuing into the Gulf of Mexico.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Its parts have been wearing down, its oil has been running low, its ignition timing has drifted, its catalytic converters have clogged.
    Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Southern Bridge that connects the nether end of tony Palm Beach Island to the mainland city of West Palm Beach was once a calm overpass where people strolled alongside Bentleys over the Intracoastal Waterway.
    Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Elephants on parade: Family seen strolling down a mountain road A family of elephants was spotted taking a walk down a mountain road in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand.
    Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • New York was found to be the top domestic destination for U.S. travelers this winter, with Las Vegas, Honolulu and two Floridian cities among the top five locations, according to TripAdvisor.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
  • And for those travelers, the Italian capital city is an especially exciting destination — all roads lead to Rome, especially for food lovers.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025

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“Gad (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gad%20%28about%29. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

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