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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
For surfing, Playa Cativo Lodge offers two half-day surf excursions to Matapalo and Pavones, which are both a short boat ride away.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
Between flights, hotels, excursions, dinners out, and the inevitable shopping, sometimes splurging on first class or a five-star hotel simply isn’t the priority.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 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
Duncan credits the groups with picking an optimal time for their excursions.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
New daily locations make quick excursions more accessible, and there’s much to see and understand.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 1 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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
Between flights, hotels, excursions, dinners out, and the inevitable shopping, sometimes splurging on first class or a five-star hotel simply isn’t the priority.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 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
Duncan credits the groups with picking an optimal time for their excursions.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
New daily locations make quick excursions more accessible, and there’s much to see and understand.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 1 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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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Withlocals specializes in fully private tours tailored to your interests and pace.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
8 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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The sweat-wicking and quick-drying fabric is ideal for adventurous travels.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
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The trip is Xi's first overseas visit this year as the Chinese leader curtailed his international travels after the pandemic and hosted incoming leaders in Beijing instead.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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The inn serves as more of a comfortable home base in between outings—the lobby is a comfortable spot to chat or read a book, and the on-site restaurants offer convenience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Though the two fueled speculation last year with occasional public outings, neither has publicly commented on the status of their relationship.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 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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Alongside National Geographic experts and naturalists, guests have the opportunity to contribute directly to real scientific research by collecting data in the field, such as photographing whales during expeditions and submitting those images through Lindblad’s collaboration with Happywhale.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
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 13 Jun. 2026.
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