as in trip
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
an avid mountain climber, always on an expedition to some far-off corner of the world
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Recent Examples of expedition
In 1914, British explorer Ernest Shackleton led an expedition to complete the first land crossing of Antarctica.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025
These sorts of expeditions are known as dispersion movements.
—Ganesh Marín, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
Part of one of the most famous Antarctic expeditions in history, Endurance set sail from England to the White Continent in August 1914.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
On the series, Watkins is played by actress Suzanna Son and depicted as a close confidant of Gein's and someone who joined him on grave-robbing expeditions.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
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Frederick Dreier, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025
These sorts of expeditions are known as dispersion movements.
—Ganesh Marín, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
Part of one of the most famous Antarctic expeditions in history, Endurance set sail from England to the White Continent in August 1914.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
On the series, Watkins is played by actress Suzanna Son and depicted as a close confidant of Gein's and someone who joined him on grave-robbing expeditions.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedition
Noun
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Taxpayers footed much of the bill for the trip that took him far from the five boroughs.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The brand recently expanded its fall collection to include even more travel-ready styles, such as puffer jackets, wrinkle-resistant pants, and flattering dresses that can be worn multiple times on your next trip.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The film begins with the title character having an epiphany and setting off on a journey to Italy with his manager (Sandler) and his long-suffering publicist (Laura Dern) in tow.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 Oct. 2025
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With this week’s announcement of the team-up and investment from the New York Stock Exchange’s parent company, Coplan is riding high, while still reflecting on his journey upwards.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While stopping by Late Night with Seth Meyers on Wednesday to promote her record-breaking album The Life of a Showgirl, Swift recalled how Kelce met a slew of celebrities at the VIP tent during her trek’s stop in London last year.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
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YoungBoy is deep into his MASA Tour, which started back in September and has gone viral multiple times for some of the high-energy stops throughout the trek.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
9 Oct. 2025
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While the video topics range from recipe tutorials to Southern excursions, my fashion choices tend to get the most comments from viewers.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Dana Point is known for its whale watching, and boat excursions offer a chance to spot dolphins, sea lions, and birds, as well as to enjoy the gorgeous coastal scenery.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Expedition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedition. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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