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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
Some excursions are not wheelchair friendly—check relevant excursion websites for more information and communicate any specific needs with Great Journeys New Zealand's team ahead of time for the best experience.
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Steve Madgwick, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
The resort can arrange land and sea excursions to Pigeon Island, Castries, the Pitons and the island’s volcano as well as scuba diving, whale watching, fishing, snorkeling, horseback riding and zip-lining.
—Sandra Guzmán, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The team is also equipped to assist with planning and booking island excursions and family activities.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
In addition to scuba diving, the property can ararnage whale watching tours, kite surfing, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding and mangrove excursions in Midi Creek.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The week-long format includes seasonal Italian cooking instruction, villa stays and cultural excursions — a structure designed for cooks who want context alongside technique.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Toscana Saporita offers week-long programs centered on seasonal Italian cooking, historic villa stays and cultural excursions.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Toscana Saporita offers week-long programs centered on seasonal Italian cooking, historic villa stays and cultural excursions.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
The firm that operated the helicopter that crashed in the Hudson River on Thursday, killing all six people aboard, has a long history of flying excursions around New York City, some of which have encountered safety problems.
—Patrick McGeehan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Steve Madgwick, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
The resort can arrange land and sea excursions to Pigeon Island, Castries, the Pitons and the island’s volcano as well as scuba diving, whale watching, fishing, snorkeling, horseback riding and zip-lining.
—Sandra Guzmán, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The team is also equipped to assist with planning and booking island excursions and family activities.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
In addition to scuba diving, the property can ararnage whale watching tours, kite surfing, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding and mangrove excursions in Midi Creek.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The week-long format includes seasonal Italian cooking instruction, villa stays and cultural excursions — a structure designed for cooks who want context alongside technique.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Toscana Saporita offers week-long programs centered on seasonal Italian cooking, historic villa stays and cultural excursions.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Toscana Saporita offers week-long programs centered on seasonal Italian cooking, historic villa stays and cultural excursions.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
The firm that operated the helicopter that crashed in the Hudson River on Thursday, killing all six people aboard, has a long history of flying excursions around New York City, some of which have encountered safety problems.
—Patrick McGeehan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excursions
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Set the scene The drive from the Bozeman Airport is just under one hour and tours through vast open acre terrains and peak-mountain-backdrops of the Northern Rockies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 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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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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This month’s dinner is inspired by his travels to Greece and the people, ingredients and meals that left the biggest impression on him.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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The pair confirmed their relationship in December, sharing a collection of photos and videos from her time in Tokyo during her Lifetimes Tour, including snaps from her travels with the former leader of Canada's Liberal Party.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The left-hander gave up eight runs, eight hits and three homers in 2 1/3 innings in a June 8 start against the Athletics in Las Vegas after not allowing more than two runs in any of his first 11 outings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Guided by the rare living sharks that once shared their seas, real-world expeditions seamlessly merge with cutting-edge visual effects to uncover stories from the deep and prehistoric seas in ways never before possible.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Spotted on separate expeditions in 2024 and 2025, both videos offer new information on the goblin shark simply based on where they were located.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
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Day hikes range from easy jaunts like the Grand Wash to strenuous routes like Cassidy Arch and the Chimney Rock Loop.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Family shopping jaunts that were once leisurely affairs are being scrapped in favor of quick trips during off-hours to grab essentials and go home, suffering business owners say.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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“Excursions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursions. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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