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as in tours
a short trip for pleasure
our weekend excursions have encompassed virtually all parts of our home state
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as in tangents
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 excursions
Both offer public fishing excursions and private charters, cruising near the shore or heading out to the open ocean for deep-sea fishing.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Shimko documented the excursions through videos, from his own solo paddles to the group trips to Catalina.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The period between summer and early autumn experiences peak demand because people schedule their vacations and lake excursions and university academic periods.
—Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Newsom wrote that his mother seemed to begrudge the excursions when her children returned home.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Growing up, his parents balanced their diet thanks to their hunting excursions.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 14 Feb. 2026
Trips on the road featured non-skating excursions such as skiing or visiting an apple orchard.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2026
In each port, travelers can expect excursions that are both heart-pounding and dip into the local culture, like a helicopter flight over the towering Mahoney Falls or a local seafood tasting led by an Alaskan fisherwoman.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
For those who prefer not to paddle, operators such as Caicos Dream Tours provides boat excursions to the island.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Shimko documented the excursions through videos, from his own solo paddles to the group trips to Catalina.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The period between summer and early autumn experiences peak demand because people schedule their vacations and lake excursions and university academic periods.
—Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Newsom wrote that his mother seemed to begrudge the excursions when her children returned home.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Growing up, his parents balanced their diet thanks to their hunting excursions.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 14 Feb. 2026
Trips on the road featured non-skating excursions such as skiing or visiting an apple orchard.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2026
In each port, travelers can expect excursions that are both heart-pounding and dip into the local culture, like a helicopter flight over the towering Mahoney Falls or a local seafood tasting led by an Alaskan fisherwoman.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
For those who prefer not to paddle, operators such as Caicos Dream Tours provides boat excursions to the island.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excursions
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In addition to tubing and hikes, winter outdoor activities include cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on groomed trails, ice skating in the open-air pavilion, and dozens of indoor activities—from lectures and tours to seasonal activities like gingerbread house making, caroling, and more.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Careers and families took up their time and energy; vacations were for kids’ college tours or visiting relatives.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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But rather than let meta references guide the plot, the half-hour sitcom takes off on wild tangents that are easy to get lost in, even when that’s not the main intention.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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The conversation is lively, with people often chatting over each other and going on tangents.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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Here are 18 of the most beautiful Caribbean islands to inspire your travels.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Before, during or after their travels, the book kept resonating with its readers.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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In a phone interview with The Star, Berry and Shana spoke glowingly about the progress their son has made in the program, where a team of three personal assistants carefully manages his care and takes him on outings around their home in Parkville.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2026
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Fortunately, social outings, sports events, the arts and fun activities with kids are blessed.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Artemis 2 astronauts won't be landing, but will instead circle the moon on a 10-day trip to test systems and hardware for future expeditions to the surface.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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These races and expeditions don't get any easier with time.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
18 Feb. 2026
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One of the main pillars was the communal bond between all the principal players — NASCAR executives, team owners, drivers, sponsors and media partners — forged during fishing trips, jaunts in New York City or other fun outings away from the track.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Day trips to Amalfi-style Taormina are well-advised for those who have yet to gawp at its clifftop panoramas across the Mediterranean or its film star hotels, as are jaunts to the rambling flea markets and splendidly scruffy trattorias of nearby Catania.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Excursions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursions. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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