float around
Third Person
floats around
Present Participle
floating around
Past Tense
floated around
Past Participle
floated around
1
(of ideas, rumors, etc.) to be widely discussed or heard among people without a known or confirmed source
- Rumors of a new merger are floating around the company, but no one knows the details.
- The idea of a team-building event has been floating around the office for a while, but there's no official plan.
- Wild conspiracy theories were floating around the internet, leading to confusion and misinformation.
- Gossip about their relationship problems was floating around the neighborhood, but nobody had concrete information.
- The news of a possible promotion has been floating around, generating excitement among the employees.
2
to exist in a space without a fixed or known location
- I can't find my keys, but they must be floating around here somewhere.
- I can't find my glasses, but they must be floating around the house somewhere.
- The pen I need is not on my desk; it must be floating around in the office.
- I can't find my wallet, but it's got to be floating around in one of my bags.
3
to move or drift aimlessly or freely
- The autumn leaves from the tree floated around the garden in the gentle breeze.
- Dust particles often float around in the air, especially in sunbeams.
- The scent of fresh-baked bread floated around the neighborhood, enticing passersby.
- The colorful balloons floated around the room during the birthday party.