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 the 2018 excursion, the pair laughed and hugged the American sailors manning the boat.
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Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
This excursion should be more convenient.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
In-suite, iPads and interactive televisions keep passengers informed of every detail, from shore excursions and spa bookings to daily menus.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Despite the feeling of seclusion, a concierge ambassador is discreetly available to help arrange bespoke excursions and dining experiences (like tequila and food pairings) at the property.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2026
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Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
This excursion should be more convenient.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
In-suite, iPads and interactive televisions keep passengers informed of every detail, from shore excursions and spa bookings to daily menus.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Despite the feeling of seclusion, a concierge ambassador is discreetly available to help arrange bespoke excursions and dining experiences (like tequila and food pairings) at the property.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excursion
Noun
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However, tour participants will be able to hear the story of the settlement and visit the cemetery during their walk through the woods.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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These latest allegations against Jackson, who died in 2009 on the eve of a comeback tour, first appeared in the New York Times today.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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June 21 – July 22 Wandering down conversational tangents will be especially tempting today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The original investigation spawned two main tangents involving Becciu, once a leading Vatican cardinal and future papal contender.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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This is the place to organize unforgettable outdoor adventures, from fishing trips and private charter boat excursions to guided jaunts on a traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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We were welcomed with a fresh meal of local ingredients, prepared by our private chef, and the best of Spetses town is just a brief jaunt down the hill.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In The Prairie, Cooper worked in a wink at Lewis and Clark, a minor character who mentioned the famous expedition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the deck can also be home to more toys, expedition vessels, and some of those removable accommodation units.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
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Schultz, 22, saw plenty of areas to learn from after the career-high 85-pitch outing.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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For her first solo outing with granddaughter-in-law Meghan Markle in June 2018, the Queen chose a lime green suit dress by Stewart Parvin with a matching hat adorned with flowers.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Excursion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursion. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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