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
The movie chronicles the story of an expedition crew on a mission to extract DNA from rare breeds of dinosaurs that still inhabit isolated islands where they were created.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
For just the fourth time ever, researchers on an expedition in the Andes Mountains have recorded the Andean condor — the world’s largest flying bird — nesting in Peru.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
On the walls were maps detailing their expeditions and traditional Greenlandic cold-weather garments made from animal hide and fur.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 14 June 2025
The Tierra del Fuego itinerary was the first of this kind to launch; Sebastián Navarro, an expedition manager with the brand, worked on it for more than a year.
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
For just the fourth time ever, researchers on an expedition in the Andes Mountains have recorded the Andean condor — the world’s largest flying bird — nesting in Peru.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
On the walls were maps detailing their expeditions and traditional Greenlandic cold-weather garments made from animal hide and fur.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 14 June 2025
The Tierra del Fuego itinerary was the first of this kind to launch; Sebastián Navarro, an expedition manager with the brand, worked on it for more than a year.
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedition
Noun
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But as secrets surface and their relationship unravels, the couple’s trip turns sinister.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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Empty the mailbox before leaving on a trip, and be sure to sort through mail that's been piling up.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
Noun
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For patients, being admitted to a hospital can often be the beginning of a challenging journey.—
Dr. Taha Kass-Hout,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For many of these patients, their fears recall past traumas: from their home countries, their journeys to the United States, and their settlement.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Almost two decades of dining and partying at this quaint beach resort hotel have evolved into a place where New Yorkers trek to find an escape from cityscape canyons.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The zoo field team discovered the marmot upon their return to the zoo, and the organization's animal care, veterinary medicine, and field conservation teams quickly conducted a health check to ensure the wild animal had not been injured during his accidental three-hour trek.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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To get out into the wilderness, guests have their pick of adventurous excursions.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Some could be anticipated, like airfare and a wine tasting excursion, but there were also unpredictable expenses like Ubers, bar tabs, and more.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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“Expedition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedition. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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