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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
Nestled on the banks of Lake Ihema is Ruzizi Tented Lodge, an eco-lodge featuring local artisan designs and a variety of safari options, including night drives and boat excursions.
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Elizabeth Gordon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
But if the shutdown results in a delay or cancellation that your airline attributes to a common carrier issue, your policy could cover incidentals at the airport as well as non-refundable deposits for hotel rooms, excursions and more.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Stay at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis, which partners with Islander Watersports to offer excursions to scuba dive reefs, coral grottoes and shipwrecks just minutes from Pinney’s Beach.
—Adrienne Jordan, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
People-to-people shore excursions.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
For architecture fans, the hotel can help set up journeys to pagods and temples over 700 years old; other excursions on offer include trips to floating fishing villages such as Cửa Vạn and Vung Viêng and ethical pearl cultivation.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Some of Michigan's steam train excursions include the Little River Railroad, based in Coldwater; the Steam Railroading Institute, based in Owosso; the Michigan Transit Museum, based in Mount Clemens; and Crossroad Village and Huckleberry Railroad, in Genesee County.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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
Never short on things to do, Los Cabos offers jet skiing, sport fishing and scuba diving tours, whale-watching excursions and sunset sailings.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Elizabeth Gordon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
But if the shutdown results in a delay or cancellation that your airline attributes to a common carrier issue, your policy could cover incidentals at the airport as well as non-refundable deposits for hotel rooms, excursions and more.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Stay at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis, which partners with Islander Watersports to offer excursions to scuba dive reefs, coral grottoes and shipwrecks just minutes from Pinney’s Beach.
—Adrienne Jordan, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
People-to-people shore excursions.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
For architecture fans, the hotel can help set up journeys to pagods and temples over 700 years old; other excursions on offer include trips to floating fishing villages such as Cửa Vạn and Vung Viêng and ethical pearl cultivation.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Some of Michigan's steam train excursions include the Little River Railroad, based in Coldwater; the Steam Railroading Institute, based in Owosso; the Michigan Transit Museum, based in Mount Clemens; and Crossroad Village and Huckleberry Railroad, in Genesee County.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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
Never short on things to do, Los Cabos offers jet skiing, sport fishing and scuba diving tours, whale-watching excursions and sunset sailings.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excursions
Noun
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To garrison those vulnerable treasure houses, Britain had to reassign regiments from tours of duty in North America and abandon Philadelphia, the biggest prize the redcoats had taken so far.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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While European fashion capitals convert runway weeks into measurable economic engines—hotels booked, restaurants thriving, city tours sold out—Lagos stages brilliance, then sends everyone home.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But it was edited several times for length, to avoid tangents and the repetitiveness of partisan attacks.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Comprising a mix of anxiety, cerebral tangents, and a dash of absurdist whimsy, Nancherla’s first full-length special Hopeful Potato, directed by Eliza Skinner, premieres December 15.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The idea originated from Curiel’s travels in the region with his wife and business partner, Kasie Curiel.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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That mission extends beyond his own travels.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dowdle had back-to-back outings with more than 230 scrimmage yards with Hubbard out in Weeks 5 and 6.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Highlights of these expeditions include visits to the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki and the British Library in London, where items on display range from Leonardo da Vinci’s notebook to handwritten lyrics by the Beatles.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
6 Nov. 2025
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For those who need extended performance, an extra battery doubles the capacity to 3,096Wh – ideal for multi-day camping or van expeditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Supporters of laxer rules have argued that Nantucket’s year-round residents need the additional income from renting out properties and that the island should be incentivized to provide lodging for the tourists who come for vacations, weddings and weekend jaunts.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The meadow belonged to their banker, Torrence Huffman, and allowed the brothers to avoid expensive jaunts to North Carolina.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Excursions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursions. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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