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as in expedition
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 mistake
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 to jog
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 to fall
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 to travel
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 to stumble
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 trip
Emily Blackwood, People.com, 9 May 2025
Ile Sainte Marguerite The Lérins Islands, a group of four small islands located just off the coast of Cannes, is the ideal spot for a day boat trip, offering great beach clubs and sightseeing.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Joe Smith, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
There have been numerous past instances where the motion sensors were tripped by squirrels and cats, the source said.
—Sabrina Souza, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Lange also posted some of her film photography from the trip, including a sweet shot of her and O’Brien drinking from coconuts on the beach.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 9 May 2025
Ile Sainte Marguerite The Lérins Islands, a group of four small islands located just off the coast of Cannes, is the ideal spot for a day boat trip, offering great beach clubs and sightseeing.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Verb
Miriam popped out of her seat when Zeev had a golden opportunity in overtime, darting to the front of the net before getting tripped and losing the puck.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
There have been numerous past instances where the motion sensors were tripped by squirrels and cats, the source said.
—Sabrina Souza, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trip
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The team, exploring underwater from the research submersible Alvin, caught the rare sighting while on an expedition off Costa Rica to study the Tica hydrothermal vent.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
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Perry has been lambasted for her involvement in the all-female Blue Origin space expedition.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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Treating it like a cause-and-effect explanation mistakes the scoreboard for the game.—
Alexander William Salter,
National Review,
9 May 2025
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Jamie Moraga, Franklin Revere NO: San Diego’s roads are in dire condition after years of deferred maintenance; drastically cutting the road-repair budget now would be a serious mistake.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Dozens of people walked and jogged around the lake’s one-mile loop, while others partook in activities like traditional Vietnamese fan dancing, tai chi and even tango lessons.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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Adames began jogging around the bases, but his trot soon slowed into a brisk walk.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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Without employer pensions or consistent guidance, more of the retirement burden falls squarely on individuals.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Last night, the Rockies were 0-for-7 after falling behind 1-2.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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The journeys hop around the most striking destinations in Southeast Asia and offer guests unparalleled access to special sites and events.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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Since livestream cameras went up early on Wednesday, a handful of seagulls, including a seagull chick, hopped around the church's chimney, entertaining onlookers in the Vatican and those watching from screens at home.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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Ramsey flies more than 400,000 miles per year and has traveled to all 7 continents, 50 U.S. states and 173 of the United Nations countries.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Messi and his teammates will travel to San Jose on Sunday and train there in preparation for Wednesday’s 10:30 p.m. game against the Earthquakes, who are coached by former U.S. national team coach Bruce Arena and whose roster includes former Inter Miami player Josef Martinez.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2025
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Still, many times, most seasoned and skilled leaders stumble from time to time.—
Phil Portman,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the only truly happy artist in Ira’s friend group — played to uproarious perfection by Stanley Tucci — isn’t even much of an artist at all but a shameless name-dropper who seems to stumble into constant success without even trying.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
9 May 2025
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Here, what begins as a thrilling journey of an FBI agent determined to make a name for herself becomes an uneven adventure that can’t quite stay the course.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Throughout my journey, Brother Keshavananda’s words about our first and most important spiritual environment being the self rang true.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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“Trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trip. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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