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excursions

noun

plural of excursion
1
as in tours
a short trip for pleasure our weekend excursions have encompassed virtually all parts of our home state

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2
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 Thanks to that setting, Woodside and Priest can take their troops on learning excursions, a luxury many wildlife rescues don't have, Woodside said. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 These excursions enriched my experience, reminding me that Mérida is also deeply rooted in history. — Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026 Most importantly, Quebec’s largest city boasts fantastic accommodations as a homebase between all your excursions. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026 Pick your own adventure of dining options, kids clubs, water activities, live shows, a casino, and off-boat excursions. — Alesa Andrew, Parents, 10 Sep. 2026 Many of the excursions centered around beach visits, botanical gardens, and water sport activities. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Addressing one of aviation’s largest risks Runway excursions remain one of aviation’s most prevalent accident risks. — Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026 Judging by our social feeds, more Americans are taking European excursions more often than before. — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026 Epicureans will appreciate exclusive dinners with chefs and wine-tasting excursions in a Maltese vineyard, while visits to the ateliers of internationally renowned artists, designers, and perfumiers personalize shopping opportunities. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excursions
  1. tours
  2. tangents
  3. travels
  4. outings
  5. expeditions
  6. jaunts
Noun
  • Zodiac wildlife tours go out regardless of weather; on ours, a humpback, a mother-and-calf gray whale, an orca, and otters clapping their paws like an audience all made an appearance.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Diller, who had significant tours of duty in Hollywood at Paramount and Fox before entering the digital media business, made an offer to buy Paramount before Skydance ultimately acquired it in 2025.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of tours
Noun
  • Its loose structure allows for a wealth of tangents, touching on everything from whether HBO shows have the right amount of nudity to the hosts’ personal lives.
    — Daniel Strauss, Vanity Fair, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In contrast to this, in regions dominated by shock waves, magnetic fields are orientated at tangents.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of tangents
Noun
  • For smoother travels, the water-resistant, stretchy uppers on the Vivaia Amanda Ankle Boots fold practically flat, and transition effortlessly from day to night.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Their travels centered around Bruce’s work in prison ministry.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of travels
Noun
  • But there have also been some humbling outings along the way.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Both starters did not factor into the decision after rough outings.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of outings
Noun
  • Or if birdwatching is more up your alley, try one of Silversea’s luxury expeditions exploring the Outer Loop.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Luxury operators are moving beyond the traditional game drive with journeys shaped around each guest’s interests, from horseback safaris and river expeditions to helicopter flights over remote wilderness.
    — Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of expeditions
Noun
  • The Asics Gel-SlowCush prioritizes comfort while being recommended for recovery runs, low-intensity training or merely chill jaunts.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But the 408-foot-tall (124-meter-tall) vehicle's first 13 jaunts were all suborbital, so Flight 14 will be a landmark.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of jaunts

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“Excursions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursions. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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