1
as in tour
a short trip for pleasure
our weekend excursions have encompassed virtually all parts of our home state
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2
as in tangent
a departure from the subject under consideration
the professor's frequent and sometimes far-ranging excursions in his lectures are the stuff of campus legend
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Recent Examples of excursion
During that time, three astronauts tested the spindly lunar excursion module in Earth orbit.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The Alliance gives suggested itineraries for through-hikes, and a meetup group organizes weekend excursions, but my schedule and an injury limited my daily miles.
—Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
At the resort, guests can join a marine biologist for immersive excursions through the 1,000-acre preserve surrounding Fort Clinch State Park, learning about the island's ecosystems, geological history, and the fossils that continue to wash ashore today.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Pair them with a simple tank for daytime excursions or a polished blouse for dinner in the town.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The Alliance gives suggested itineraries for through-hikes, and a meetup group organizes weekend excursions, but my schedule and an injury limited my daily miles.
—Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
At the resort, guests can join a marine biologist for immersive excursions through the 1,000-acre preserve surrounding Fort Clinch State Park, learning about the island's ecosystems, geological history, and the fossils that continue to wash ashore today.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Pair them with a simple tank for daytime excursions or a polished blouse for dinner in the town.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excursion
Noun
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Planning a tour that does not make money holds few attractions.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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All the while, Beracasa Beckman graciously gave mini tours to her curious guests—the basement spa was a particular favorite of Diane Von Furstenberg.—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
11 Dec. 2025
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The show includes a nightly improv section where Mindelle launches into extended tangents about everything from celebrity relationships to political scandals to whatever headline happened to hijack her brain that afternoon.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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But first, go on a brief tangent with me.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Their jaunt in the water took a scary turn when their kayak capsized.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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The trio will kick off the jaunt on September 30 at Detroit’s Fox Theatre, before traveling the country’s theaters and concert halls through November.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
27 May 2026
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The Fort Clatsop Visitor Center offers a museum to explore, bookstore and films showcasing the fort and Lewis and Clark expedition.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Sergio, who works at an agency that organizes tours and expeditions for visitors, says businesses around El Zocalo have at times been disrupted by nearby protests held by a teacher’s union demanding better pay.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Meanwhile, the Chargers come in also 8–4 and riding the momentum of a convincing win in their last outing.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Every outing has the potential to spark deep conversation and create unforgettable memories as families explore how landscapes and wildlife connect us all.—
Shawna Huffman Owen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Excursion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursion. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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