ambulatory

adjective

ˈam-byə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce ambulatory (audio)
Definition of ambulatorynext
as in nomadic
traveling from place to place ambulatory theatrical companies that brought live theater to small towns across America

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Recent Examples of ambulatory However, that is not the case for specialty ambulatory settings, particularly procedural fields like orthopedics, namely laterality, precise description of special tests, range-of-motion findings, procedure details and clear return-visit plans. — Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Someone who is paraplegic has very different needs than someone who is an ambulatory wheelchair user versus someone who lives in chronic pain. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026 At the same time, health systems nationwide are investing in ambulatory surgery centers — which cost less to operate than traditional inpatient hospitals — with the goal of moving more care to more cost-efficient settings. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 8 Sep. 2026 No significant effect on 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure readings, indicating that drinking beet juice reduces blood pressure temporarily. — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ambulatory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambulatory
  1. nomadic
  2. nomad
Adjective
  • Years ago, Maximilian Schnell left his job and his life in Paris and began a nomadic lifestyle on his bicycle.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Some are cousins of the Belâawane family and many, like our head mule handler, Zaïd Oukhazaid, have reluctantly abandoned their nomadic ways for permanent village life for a variety of reasons, including climate change.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of nomadic
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  • And maybe trips like this can help the nomad way of life survive.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
  • New this season are nomad-style cooking workshops, starlit movies for younger campers, and sunrise hawk walks.
    — Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Definition of nomad

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“Ambulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambulatory. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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