vagrancies

noun

plural of vagrancy
as in whims
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action a frequent victim to the vagrancies of the heart, she had a succession of passionate but short-lived romances

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  1. whims
  2. notions
Noun
  • After all, this was FIFA, the infamously corrupt governing body of international soccer that seems to function not based on its rulebook but on the whims of a few guys in a room.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 July 2026
  • Grants could be canceled due to political whims, and new layers of bureaucracy would inhibit basic scientific activities like publishing papers and attending conferences.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Definition of whims
Noun
  • For birds, seizing the opportunity to breed comes before human notions of fidelity.
    — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 8 July 2026
  • Despite their popularity on a bigger stage, these notions continue to hold onto their local origins.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of notions
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