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 Ocean Exploration vessel E/V Nautilus visited the Yorktown wreck in 2023, and NOAA Ocean Exploration is building on data collected by that expedition.
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Mark Price, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Now, nearing the end of his life, Terry embarks on one final expedition—to a remote island—in search of his old companion, hoping to say goodbye.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
On Sunday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: On a recent expedition to Antarctica, researchers made a startling discovery after part of a huge ice sheet broke off.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Isaacman, a superstar of the NewSpace sector, will lead NASA into a new era of celestial expeditions, Kelly forecasts.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Mark Price, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Now, nearing the end of his life, Terry embarks on one final expedition—to a remote island—in search of his old companion, hoping to say goodbye.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
On Sunday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: On a recent expedition to Antarctica, researchers made a startling discovery after part of a huge ice sheet broke off.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Isaacman, a superstar of the NewSpace sector, will lead NASA into a new era of celestial expeditions, Kelly forecasts.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedition
Noun
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The Padres need more from a star on the mound, too, as Dylan Cease has begun his walk year with just one quality start in his first six trips (5.76 ERA) to the mound.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Vionic Copal Kirra Strappy Sandals $120 $70 at Amazon Dressy enough to wear with maxi-length beach dresses yet casual enough to pair with linen shorts, these strappy sandals are suited for any event on your trip’s itinerary.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2025
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However, the transition from traditional wife to breadwinner was an unexpected journey.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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It’s been a bumpy journey on that end of the floor throughout the regular season.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The global trek runs though Aug. 22, with stops around North America.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2025
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Dreams came true on Boylston Street as tens of thousands of ambitious and determined runners conquered the Boston Marathon, crossing the finish line after the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
22 Apr. 2025
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Calmer adventures in the air are new helicopter excursions over the region’s geothermal terraces and mountain peaks plus a culinary adventure to Craggy Range Winery in the North Island’s gastronomic center, Hawke’s Bay.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Its five spacious cabins overlook snowy peaks and flower-freckled hillsides, and its owners, the Claus family, offer adventures like hiking, sandbar picnics, and fly-out excursions.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Expedition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedition. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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