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
Henry Haselock is a qualified expedition leader, adventurer and fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
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Henry Haselock, TheWeek, 27 Feb. 2026
On your expeditions or afterwards.
—Outside Online, 25 Feb. 2026
That rediscovery was one of 21 species located during a five-day expedition conducted by a conservation group funded by Colossal Biosciences.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The dusky tetraka, a bird rediscovered on another expedition in December 2022, was not located in Makira, according to the release.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
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Henry Haselock, TheWeek, 27 Feb. 2026
On your expeditions or afterwards.
—Outside Online, 25 Feb. 2026
That rediscovery was one of 21 species located during a five-day expedition conducted by a conservation group funded by Colossal Biosciences.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The dusky tetraka, a bird rediscovered on another expedition in December 2022, was not located in Makira, according to the release.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedition
Noun
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The service To minimize its environmental footprint, the hotel employs locals—from builders and gardeners to chefs and hotel staff—who are happy to advise on boat trips, hikes in the mountains, and the best restaurants in nearby villages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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His trip comes after a February visit by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, which was focused on the country's oil potential.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ahead of the show’s final season premiere, The Times spoke with Balfe and Heughan to get their thoughts on bringing the historical romance to life and the journey to reach the final chapter.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The amphipods feed on algae that grows on the underside of the ice, so less ice means less food to fuel the whales for their journey.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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Deep snow should greet mushers along much of the 1,000-mile (1,610-kilometer) trek to the state’s western coast.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Popular trails include the two-day Shangarh to Pundrik Rishi Lake route and multiday treks like Neuli–Dhel or Gushaini–Rakhundi, which pass through mixed forests, blossoming village edges, and wide meadows.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ball began hot, and the Hornets seemed to be on their way to keeping the good times during their recent excursions going.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Xuan Fernando has been going on State Street’s Community Fruit excursions since Daly started them.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Expedition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedition. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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