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as in expeditions
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
I'd like to book a trip to Greece with your travel agency
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as in mistakes
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
even a small trip in the bomb-making calculations could lead to disaster
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as in jogs
to go at a pace faster than a walk
went tripping up the steps of city hall in their eagerness to get married
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as in falls
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
tripped over a chair and landed on her face
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as in travels
to take a trip especially of some distance
while he was growing up, the family tripped to New England every summer
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as in fumbles
to make a mistake
the press has had it in for the new governor, and they are just waiting for her to trip
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Recent Examples of trips
Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Trump is slated to make trips to Nevada and Arizona later this week to tout his tax policies, resuming domestic travel that advisers once viewed as key to energizing midterm voters — but that’s largely been put on hold since attacking Iran in late February.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Kidd is 205-205 in his career as the head coach of the Mavs, with two trips to the Western Conference finals and one brief visit to the NBA Finals.
—Mac Engel
april 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Plus, the lightweight fabric is great for packing for weekend trips.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Alison-Madueke told the court that the logistics and financial dealings of her work trips were handled by the Nigerian National Petroleum Co, and insisted that a string of services arranged for her were subsequently reimbursed.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Adams traveled there himself in October — one of several international trips taken in his final months in office.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
So the 458 Pro Campervan is ultimately more of a novelty or special use vehicle, good for short camping trips down slow, meandering country roads but downright incompatible with more ambitious RV trips.
—New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
Some American travelers are concerned about upcoming international trips due to geopolitical tensions and domestic issues.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
Elaina Verhoff, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Jones, playing a rugged nonconference schedule every year, went 133-125 in eight seasons at TSU, leading the Tigers to three straight NCAA Tournament trips from 2021-23, including winning a pair of First Four games.
—Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
As in trips to the postseason, not trips down memory lane.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, a virus trips a switch that results in the immune system turning on the host, even after the invader has departed.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 25 Mar. 2026
Nor is the scene in which Cory trips on mushrooms on Hollywood Boulevard (which is probably true of half the people walking there).
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
That's honestly great news for tailors and anyone who regularly trips over their own feet.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Greg trips in the middle of class and uses another student’s breasts to break his fall.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
The weekend part trips most people up.
—Allison Palmer
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
After four straight trips to the play-in tournament, the Hawks broke the streak with a top-six spot in the Eastern Conference and will start the NBA playoffs next weekend on the road.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Trump is slated to make trips to Nevada and Arizona later this week to tout his tax policies, resuming domestic travel that advisers once viewed as key to energizing midterm voters — but that’s largely been put on hold since attacking Iran in late February.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Kidd is 205-205 in his career as the head coach of the Mavs, with two trips to the Western Conference finals and one brief visit to the NBA Finals.
—Mac Engel
april 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Plus, the lightweight fabric is great for packing for weekend trips.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Alison-Madueke told the court that the logistics and financial dealings of her work trips were handled by the Nigerian National Petroleum Co, and insisted that a string of services arranged for her were subsequently reimbursed.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Adams traveled there himself in October — one of several international trips taken in his final months in office.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
So the 458 Pro Campervan is ultimately more of a novelty or special use vehicle, good for short camping trips down slow, meandering country roads but downright incompatible with more ambitious RV trips.
—New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
Some American travelers are concerned about upcoming international trips due to geopolitical tensions and domestic issues.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
Plus, the amount of walking that Japan trips require is no joke.
—Elaina Verhoff, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Jones, playing a rugged nonconference schedule every year, went 133-125 in eight seasons at TSU, leading the Tigers to three straight NCAA Tournament trips from 2021-23, including winning a pair of First Four games.
—Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
As in trips to the postseason, not trips down memory lane.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, a virus trips a switch that results in the immune system turning on the host, even after the invader has departed.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 25 Mar. 2026
Nor is the scene in which Cory trips on mushrooms on Hollywood Boulevard (which is probably true of half the people walking there).
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
That's honestly great news for tailors and anyone who regularly trips over their own feet.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Greg trips in the middle of class and uses another student’s breasts to break his fall.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
The weekend part trips most people up.
—Allison Palmer
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trips
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The mellow Meyer, (discovered by the intrepid agricultural explorer Fred Meyer, alas, who mysteriously died during one of his Asian expeditions, leaves his legacy in the divine lemon that now bears his name), has become a chef’s favorite pick.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Here's everything to know about what's next for NASA's first lunar campaign since the Apollo era as the agency works toward a historic moon landing – and eventual human expeditions to Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Defensively, Lindor keeps making uncharacteristic mental mistakes, and the Mets don’t seem to have an answer for those either.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Ludvig Aberg swapped out some sloppy mistakes at the Masters with pure iron play at Harbour Town in warm, swirling wind that produced an 8-under 63 for a one-shot lead Thursday in the RBC Heritage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Castle begins the possession on All-NBA center Karl-Anthony Towns, who jogs up top to set a screen for a fellow star, Jalen Brunson.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Joel Edgerton jogs past me into a bathroom.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Grapevine surges from behind, falls short Lake Creek provided most of the pressure early in the match, keeping the ball in Grapevine’s end and getting off six shots before the Mustangs started pressing in the 26th minute.—
Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, once an aristocratic mansion, falls somewhere between the avant-garde works at the Reina Sofia and the traditional Spanish art at the Prado.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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We first encounter Anna, a bit of a hot mess who hops from one house-sitting gig to the next in New York City.—
Alexandra Jhamb Burns,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the third episode of Testaments, the series’ narration head hops from Agnes’s limited perspective to that of her Pearl Girl study buddy Daisy, who we’ve been led to believe is a Toronto runaway.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Also, Freiburg travels to Celta Vigo with a healthy 3-0 advantage and Real Betis hosts Braga after drawing the first leg 1-1.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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If nerves rise, steel your voice and lead with the headline, since plain language travels farther than frills.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If the creditor fumbles the process, then an otherwise valid and collectible debt may be barred.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sonny feels like a departure; unlike Bernthal’s mercenaries, Sonny fumbles with his gun, has a bleeding heart, and lays his vulnerabilities bare.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There’s always a balance between what’s the plot, what are the questions and answers that the audience is asking and seeking, that the characters are asking, and then there’s the emotional journeys the characters are enduring.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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To learn more about the study and to see a full list of the world’s most scenic railway journeys, visit InsureandGo’s website.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Trips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trips. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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