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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
The Dewberry partners with bespoke chartering club Barton & Gray, so when weather permits, hotel guests can reserve an outing aboard a classic Hinckley Talaria boat, fully captained for custom, catered excursions to remote beaches and intercoastal waterways.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Guests can explore ports independently, join optional excursions or stay onboard for the scenery.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Workshops with a Stitchtopia expert run alongside port stops and optional excursions.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
View gallery - 18 images German camper van and small motorhome builder Sunlight has made a name for itself as a go-to for capable adventure machines built to support formidable all-terrain excursions.
—C.c. Weiss
may 05, New Atlas, 5 May 2026
However, the selection of excursions is more limited than in some other destinations like Juneau, according to Feldman.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 May 2026
There, a fleet of boats awaits, offering yacht charters and fly-fishing excursions.
—Air Mail, 2 May 2026
Shore Excursions Shore excursions range from highly active adventures to more sedate cultural experiences.
—Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Muñoz spent the money on Los Angeles Kings hockey tickets, hotel rooms, jewelry, women’s clothing, iPhones, aerial sightseeing trips and skydiving excursions.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Guests can explore ports independently, join optional excursions or stay onboard for the scenery.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Workshops with a Stitchtopia expert run alongside port stops and optional excursions.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
View gallery - 18 images German camper van and small motorhome builder Sunlight has made a name for itself as a go-to for capable adventure machines built to support formidable all-terrain excursions.
—C.c. Weiss
may 05, New Atlas, 5 May 2026
However, the selection of excursions is more limited than in some other destinations like Juneau, according to Feldman.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 May 2026
There, a fleet of boats awaits, offering yacht charters and fly-fishing excursions.
—Air Mail, 2 May 2026
Shore Excursions Shore excursions range from highly active adventures to more sedate cultural experiences.
—Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Muñoz spent the money on Los Angeles Kings hockey tickets, hotel rooms, jewelry, women’s clothing, iPhones, aerial sightseeing trips and skydiving excursions.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excursions
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The concierge can arrange seamless transfers via car and boat, organize walking tours and boat tours of the island, and make reservations at exclusive restaurants and beach clubs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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As Sheriff, the Board of Supervisors will be provided with in-person tours of the facilities to see firsthand the conditions inside our current jails.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 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 original investigation spawned two main tangents involving Becciu, once a leading Vatican cardinal and future papal contender.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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The wrinkle-free, water-repellant designs in Foreign Fare hinted at their travels with items named Jetsetter Jacket, Flight Jumpsuit, Wrap Me Up Dress, Hideaway Hoodie, Tour Tee and Just Go Polo.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Swalwell, then 35, often used the app himself instead of delegating it to a staffer, posting short videos almost every day from travels around his California district or his work on Capitol Hill.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Carlsson was the most prolific scorer on a per-game basis, accumulating four points in two outings.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Most expeditions head to the Antarctic Peninsula, one of the fastest-warming places in the world.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Officials believe the outbreak started when a married couple, who were Dutch nationals, became infected while engaging in wildlife expeditions onshore.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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In 2023, the Milk Carton Kids had another pinnacle moment when creating their own event, the Los Angeles Folk Festival, wanting to bring together the voices behind the treasured musical storyteller tradition in a city often preoccupied with Sunset Strip rock deities and annual jaunts to Coachella.—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
24 Apr. 2026
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This is the place to organize unforgettable outdoor adventures, from fishing trips and private charter boat excursions to guided jaunts on a traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Excursions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursions. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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