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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
Local outfitters like Mild to Wild Rafting, Mountain Waters Rafting, and Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours guide family-friendly rafting excursions down Class II and Class III whitewater.
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Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
From 1986 to 1989, the yearly excursions brought about 70 eaglets to Indiana.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
There’s no shortage of tourist boats (including the hop-on, hop-off Batobus), but for one that targets tiny sailors, check out Vedettes de Paris, which leads relaxing, one-hour excursions aboard fully electric boats, and caters specifically to passengers between 6 and 13.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
The private island resort is home to seven exclusive villas with docks and customized dining and excursions, engulfed in the Caribbean waters that surround each private villa.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
What to know about hiking in extreme heat The past few months, several disappearances have occurred involving hikers setting out on multi-day excursions who are never seen again.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2025
Rascal Voyages is working on an itinerary based on land excursions.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 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
The cleanup excursions take place every Wednesday and Saturday and are free to resort guests.
—Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
From 1986 to 1989, the yearly excursions brought about 70 eaglets to Indiana.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
There’s no shortage of tourist boats (including the hop-on, hop-off Batobus), but for one that targets tiny sailors, check out Vedettes de Paris, which leads relaxing, one-hour excursions aboard fully electric boats, and caters specifically to passengers between 6 and 13.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
The private island resort is home to seven exclusive villas with docks and customized dining and excursions, engulfed in the Caribbean waters that surround each private villa.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
What to know about hiking in extreme heat The past few months, several disappearances have occurred involving hikers setting out on multi-day excursions who are never seen again.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2025
Rascal Voyages is working on an itinerary based on land excursions.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 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
The cleanup excursions take place every Wednesday and Saturday and are free to resort guests.
—Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excursions
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What’s more, the experimental indie-rock band is also putting out FeelsLive 04/05, a collection of live recordings taped to MiniDisc at shows from 2004 and 2005 tours.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
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The plan also ensures there would be no gap in pay or benefits, which can happen when tours of duty need to be reapproved several times.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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From breezy wide-leg pants to tailored joggers, these fashion finds will keep you comfy and put-together from day to night and throughout your travels—no iron necessary.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Back inside, Winters guides me through his collection of family photos and mementos from his travels.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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As for accessories, Queen Camilla, who often wears sentimental pieces and even nostalgic brooches for public outings, opted for simple staple pieces.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Polar Museum covers everything from early hunting expeditions to Amundsen’s polar achievements, while the Tromsø Museum offers insight into Sami culture and the natural phenomenon of the northern lights.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The original collection of short stories was published in 1950 and centered on Earth colonizing the Red Planet in a series of devastating expeditions, and its interactions with the world's psychic native inhabitants.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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That means if the rocket is terminated after just two jaunts to the Moon, sending a total of eight aeronauts on the Artemis II and III missions, NASA will have spent more than $10 billion on each astronaut’s lunar trek.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Two explosive Welch jaunts set up a second-and-4 at the Tech 47.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Excursions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursions. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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