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
There’s a letter from near the end of Lewis’s life where Clark is very angry at York after the expedition.
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Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
24 June 2026
Norway has launched the first expedition of its new robot submarine capable of diving nearly 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) below the ocean surface in a major step toward mapping its deep-sea regions.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
In the bush, a problem can become an expedition.
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Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Guided by the rare living sharks that once shared their seas, real-world expeditions seamlessly merge with cutting-edge visual effects to uncover stories from the deep and prehistoric seas in ways never before possible.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
24 June 2026
Norway has launched the first expedition of its new robot submarine capable of diving nearly 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) below the ocean surface in a major step toward mapping its deep-sea regions.
—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
In the bush, a problem can become an expedition.
—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Guided by the rare living sharks that once shared their seas, real-world expeditions seamlessly merge with cutting-edge visual effects to uncover stories from the deep and prehistoric seas in ways never before possible.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for expedition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedition
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The Falcons’ second-year running back joined defensive lineman Zach Harrison, team president and CEO Greg Beadles and several other members of the organization in an early March trip overseas with Compassion International.
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Mary returns to the Gardiners, and re-connects with a newly single Tom Hayward during a trip to the lakes — which is crashed by Ryder and Caroline Bingley.
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Food and drink, of course, are among the attractions of a New Orleans journey, and the superb offerings at the hotel—under the direction of Executive Chef Dario Montelvere, a Robb Report culinary master—reflect the city’s heritage, from regional cuisine and local seafood to steakhouse dishes.
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While Tunisia’s World Cup journey has come to an end, the Netherlands moves on to the knockout stage and a showdown against Morocco on Monday, June 29 in Monterrey, Mexico.
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For outdoor enthusiasts, the system now features excursions like the trek up the Eiðiskollur cliffs towering above the northern village of Eiði.
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Increasing popularity not only increases congestion on the mountain, but also means less experienced climbers are more likely to be among the groups attempting the trek, one sherpa told AFP.
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Sunset cruises and day trips to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard are among the options, but the excursions can be tailored to each group.
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For me, those savings have meant more freedom to say yes to a shore excursion, a visit to the spa onboard, or even an extra day tacked onto either end of the trip.
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“Expedition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedition. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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