as in trip
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
an avid mountain climber, always on an expedition to some far-off corner of the world
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Recent Examples of expedition
Actor Liam Cunningham, best known for his role in Game of Thrones, was among the volunteers joining this expedition.
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
Ballard convinced Navy officials to build in some time to search for the Titanic during the expedition to survey the submarines, a ploy that ultimately acted as a cover story for the Navy’s secret mission.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Travelers to the island can also sample classic Caribbean eats, hang out at one of the many popular beaches, head out on a scuba diving expedition, enjoy sailing excursions, and more.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
The hubristic nature of the expedition that follows, and the landscapes captured, call to mind a very different Herzog title.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
Ballard convinced Navy officials to build in some time to search for the Titanic during the expedition to survey the submarines, a ploy that ultimately acted as a cover story for the Navy’s secret mission.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Travelers to the island can also sample classic Caribbean eats, hang out at one of the many popular beaches, head out on a scuba diving expedition, enjoy sailing excursions, and more.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
The hubristic nature of the expedition that follows, and the landscapes captured, call to mind a very different Herzog title.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedition
Noun
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Travelers already fortunate enough to spend a few days in the epitome of paradise know what these excited resort-goers are in for—the trip of a lifetime.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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During a weekend trip with a billionaire’s son, they are targeted by a gang of kidnappers.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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Determined to finish the swim without help from a shark cage, Diana embarks on a four-year journey alongside her best friend and coach (Jodie Foster) and a supportive sailing crew.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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For observers in Australia, Asia, Africa and parts of Europe, the rise of the full moon will be followed by its journey through Earth’s shadow in space, with its surface glowing reddish-orange for 82 minutes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The dogs in question come into play as a big souvenir obtained by Melissa McBride’s Carol during her trek with Daryl (Norman Reedus) through the Chunnel from France to England, and those hot dogs will be referenced early and often during the season.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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That high is continuing with the new European trek; hopefully, North American dates are on the way.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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Suite guests will also have on-demand butler service, along with other perks such as laundry service included with the fare and and priority shore excursion booking.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Whether aboard Evrima, Ilma, or Luminara, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s custom private excursions ensure that art and culture follow you from ship to shore and as far as the aesthete’s eye can see.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Expedition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedition. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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