100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "stray"

Definition

The verb stray means to move away from the correct path or place; to wander or become separated from the intended course or location.

Synonyms

• Wander
• Roam
• Deviate
• Drift
• Meander
• Escape
• Deviate
• Digress
• Get lost

Antonyms

• Stay
• Remain
• Focus
• Follow
• Stick
• Adhere
• Conform

Examples

1. The dog often strays from the yard and explores the neighborhood.
2. Don't let your thoughts stray too far from the topic at hand.
3. She would sometimes stray from her usual routine and try new things.
4. The children were told not to stray too far from their parents.
5. As I walked through the forest, I began to stray from the marked trail.
6. He tends to stray into controversial topics during discussions.
7. The cat will often stray into the neighbor's garden.
8. I felt my focus stray during the long lecture.
9. They warned us not to stray off the beaten path in the wilderness.
10. The conversation began to stray into personal matters.
11. If you stray from your diet, it may affect your progress.
12. The child might stray too far while playing at the park.
13. I tried to keep my mind from straying during the meeting.
14. She would occasionally stray into the wrong classroom.
15. Don't stray from the plan we discussed earlier.
16. He didn't mean to stray from the subject but got sidetracked.
17. The lost hiker began to stray away from the safety of the trail.
18. It’s easy to stray when so many distractions are around.
19. The rabbit might stray into the garden if the gate is left open.
20. I could feel my attention stray while reading the long document.
21. When fishing, you should not stray too far from the boat.
22. If you stray, just retrace your steps back to the original path.
23. The puppy loves to stray around the house looking for treats.
24. She would often stray from her studies to watch TV.
25. The party started to stray from its original theme.
26. Be careful not to stray into dangerous neighborhoods.
27. My thoughts began to stray as soon as I sat down to study.
28. He felt it was easy to stray from the truth in his storytelling.
29. The flock of birds began to stray from their usual migration route.
30. She didn’t mean to stray, but the scenery was too beautiful.
31. The kids are likely to stray if they’re left unsupervised.
32. He tends to stray when he’s tired and loses focus.
33. It’s important not to stray from the instructions provided.
34. The conversation started to stray into gossip territory.
35. I worry that he might stray from his values under pressure.
36. The lost cat would often stray into nearby houses.
37. I must remind you not to stray from our main objectives.
38. The deer can stray into populated areas if food is scarce.
39. She didn’t want to stray from her established routine.
40. The child easily strayed from the group during the field trip.
41. We need to ensure we don’t stray from our budget.
42. As I walked, I could feel my mind stray to my future plans.
43. The dog will stray if not kept on a leash.
44. It’s easy to stray in a new city without a map.
45. She tried to keep her focus but began to stray during the movie.
46. They were warned not to stray from the group in the jungle.
47. My interests sometimes stray into unusual hobbies.
48. During the hike, we accidentally strayed off the path.
49. I let my thoughts stray while waiting for the bus.
50. It’s crucial not to stray from our goals as a team.
51. The cat has a habit of straying into the street.
52. I noticed my concentration stray during the lecture.
53. Please don’t stray too far from the campsite at night.
54. He would often stray from his diet during the holidays.
55. The tourists began to stray from the guided tour.
56. I try not to stray from my workout routine.
57. The horse may stray if not properly secured.
58. I could feel my attention stray to my phone during the meeting.
59. The child was warned not to stray from the playground.
60. They seemed to stray from the main topic of discussion.
61. The lost dog didn’t know how to stop straying.
62. It’s easy to stray during long road trips without a plan.
63. The kids will often stray when they’re playing hide and seek.
64. I sometimes stray into daydreaming during boring tasks.
65. The artist tends to stray from traditional methods.
66. Don’t let your mind stray too much when writing.
67. The group was careful not to stray from the marked trail.
68. He felt guilty for having strayed from his commitments.
69. The puppy loves to stray around the yard chasing butterflies.
70. I tried to focus, but my thoughts began to stray.
71. She often strays into other subjects while teaching.
72. They were reminded not to stray from the safety guidelines.
73. The deer would often stray into the garden at dusk.
74. His mind would stray when he got bored at work.
75. It's easy for me to stray when I’m not interested in the topic.
76. The cat seems to always stray into the neighbor's house.
77. We need to make sure we don’t stray from our main objectives.
78. The road was winding, causing us to stray from our route.
79. I didn’t mean to stray from the discussion; I got distracted.
80. The dog will stray if it’s not kept on a leash.
81. During the debate, some points began to stray from the resolution.
82. The children were told to stay close and not stray.
83. I could feel my attention stray from the task at hand.
84. The bird may stray from its flock if it gets lost.
85. He tends to stray from his original ideas when pressured.
86. The group accidentally strayed into a restricted area.
87. I had to refocus as my thoughts began to stray again.
88. The tourists were warned not to stray from the marked paths.
89. The puppy often strayed into the neighbor's yard looking for friends.
90. I didn’t mean to stray off topic during the meeting.
91. The children were excited and began to stray in different directions.
92. The cat may stray outside if the door is left open.
93. I felt my concentration stray while reading the lengthy report.
94. They were told not to stray from the designated camping area.
95. The argument began to stray from the main issue at hand.
96. It’s important for students not to stray from their studies.
97. The lost dog continued to stray until it found its way home.
98. My mind tends to stray when I’m tired or bored.
99. The rabbit will stray if it sees something interesting to nibble.
100. I tried to keep my thoughts from straying while meditating.