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Definition of voyagenext
as in cruise
a journey over water in a vessel the long, perilous voyage down the Atlantic seaboard, around Cape Horn, and up South America's Pacific coast

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Recent Examples of voyage
Noun
When the ship makes its maiden voyage in 2027, a certain allotment of cargo space will be reserved for DHL. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 25 June 2026 Its equipment supports several research activities during a single voyage, including biological sampling, bathymetric surveys, sediment collection, and polymetallic nodule studies. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026
Verb
Stationed in Singapore, the vessel will voyage entirely at sea, with no port calls. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026 Reaching about 4,700 miles beyond the lunar farside, the crew will go the farthest from Earth any humans have ever voyaged, ensuring not only rigorous system checks but also breathtaking views of our home planet—and, of course, the moon. Lee Billings, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for voyage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voyage
Noun
  • What to expect during a 'learning' cruise?
    Scott Laird, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • The christening cruise sailed from Rome to Rome, with stops in Naples; Valletta, Malta; and Ajaccio, France in between.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • The suspect, an adult male, wore all black and traveled on a scooter.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
  • For those unable to attend games at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium, the free-to-enter festival offers local and traveling spectators a place to gather during the World Cup.
    Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • Earlier this month three vessels from the China’s Maritime Safety Agency (MSA) a civilian law enforcement organization sailed through the Bashi Channel between the Philippines and Taiwan to begin law enforcement and mapping activities in waters east of Taiwan.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • But Bukayo Saka sailed his header over the net.
    Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • The new series revolves around Princess Bubblegum and Marceline the Vampire Queen, who journey across the farthest reaches of Ooo, encountering familiar faces and new dangers.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 June 2026
  • For instance, the moon is journeying through harmony-seeking Libra today, bringing emotional focus to themes of connection, fairness, beauty and compromise.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • As a result, the department is urging the public to review water and boating safety guidance.
    Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Lily had an active life of golfing, skiing, and boating with her family.
    Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • The Nomads Pro trekking commuter in single-battery configuration is available to order now for US$1,999.
    Paul Ridden June 23, New Atlas, 23 June 2026
  • Visitors are not allowed to go to the island where Diana is buried, but they are allowed to trek into the Doric-style temple memorial built in July 1998.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • His former estate is now The Ringling museum complex, where visitors can tour his Venetian Gothic mansion Ca’ d’Zan and check out his impressive collection of Old Masters paintings at the Museum of Art.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • After the Ballet Russe disbanded, Monson de Kansky toured with the Marquis de Cuevas ballet company for nine years.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Instead of perfection, Rainey strove to disarm her audience, at times intentionally tripping or starting off with a joke to humanize herself and lighten the mood, McNulty said.
    Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
  • Early on in the clip, Jake Johnson’s former tennis star Dusty Boyd trips over the net and injures his wrist in a bad way.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 June 2026

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“Voyage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voyage. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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