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
Some private operators in the space distinguish themselves by not only providing flights, but a full itinerary for leisure travel that includes hotel reservations, hard-to-book restaurant hot spots, and excursions.
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John Kell, Fortune, 24 June 2025
But this limited-time launch included a day-long excursion up and down the Sorrento and Amalfi Coasts with pitstops to swim and eat pasta and a quick flight over to the dreamy-looking Capri, an island full of charming shops and beach clubs.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 24 June 2025
Cruise excursions typically include a short recital of Grieg’s music, which adds a special dimension to the visit.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Gizelle goes on a dinner date with Theo and a spa excursion with Phil Westbrooks, which ends with a kiss — a first for Gizelle on the show.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 16 June 2025
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John Kell, Fortune, 24 June 2025
But this limited-time launch included a day-long excursion up and down the Sorrento and Amalfi Coasts with pitstops to swim and eat pasta and a quick flight over to the dreamy-looking Capri, an island full of charming shops and beach clubs.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 24 June 2025
Cruise excursions typically include a short recital of Grieg’s music, which adds a special dimension to the visit.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Gizelle goes on a dinner date with Theo and a spa excursion with Phil Westbrooks, which ends with a kiss — a first for Gizelle on the show.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excursion
Noun
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Adam Sandler has announced a 30-city fall arena tour across America that will kick September 5 in Jacksonville, FL, before making its way to New York, Toronto, Chicago, Indianapolis, Omaha, and Seattle.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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The announcement comes just one week after the boy band announced its headlining world tour.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Avoid tangents, overly complex presentations or cluttered visuals that overwhelm participants.—
Jason Richmond,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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But its event this year seemed tighter than usual, with fewer of the athletes that regularly participate going off on verbal tangents or taking up time for humorous asides.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Another jaunt that benefits from a game plan: The Narrows.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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The Grammy award-winning singer will begin her first jaunt as a headliner in arenas on Aug. 14 for an opening night in Portland, Ore. at the Moda Center.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
13 May 2025
Noun
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For just the fourth time ever, researchers on an expedition in the Andes Mountains have recorded the Andean condor — the world’s largest flying bird — nesting in Peru.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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On the walls were maps detailing their expeditions and traditional Greenlandic cold-weather garments made from animal hide and fur.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Counsell demoted Pressly but didn’t bury the veteran reliever, who has not allowed an earned run in 16 straight appearances since a historically bad outing.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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However, Wilder’s next two outings ended in losses.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Excursion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursion. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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