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
In addition to some sightseeing, the pair took advantage of the city's seaside location and embarked on a yacht excursion together.
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The concierge organizes a variety of excursions that range from chugging along the countryside roads in a vintage Citroën to visits to olive oil mills and vineyards.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Duncan credits the groups with picking an optimal time for their excursions.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Apple AirPods Deal The fourth-generation Apple AirPods feature custom high-excursion Apple drivers and Adaptive EQ that tunes audio profiles directly to your ears.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The concierge organizes a variety of excursions that range from chugging along the countryside roads in a vintage Citroën to visits to olive oil mills and vineyards.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Duncan credits the groups with picking an optimal time for their excursions.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Apple AirPods Deal The fourth-generation Apple AirPods feature custom high-excursion Apple drivers and Adaptive EQ that tunes audio profiles directly to your ears.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excursion
Noun
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Amenities and experiences The pre-dinner garden tour is not to be skipped.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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In support of the record, Syd has also announced a brief fall tour through the UK and Europe, which kicks off with a show at London festival All Points East.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
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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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An excursion guaranteed to bring this home to the Red Sea visitor is a jaunt to Desert Rock Resort.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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Hailey Bieber is reminiscing about her recent trip to South Korea, a jaunt spent shopping, drinking crispy Diet Cokes, cafe and bar-hopping with pals.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
Noun
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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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The center went on to set up the franchise’s first goal in a two-assist outing in Buffalo’s first game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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But the 34-year-old right-hander couldn’t hold Kansas City’s slim advantage for the entirety of his outing.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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“Excursion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursion. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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