as in trips
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 expeditions
The Artemis 2 astronauts won't be landing, but will instead circle the moon on a 10-day trip to test systems and hardware for future expeditions to the surface.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Guests can join him on foraging expeditions and in nutrition workshops.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
And with a plethora of activities for both urban pursuits and outdoorsy expeditions, this tropical escape 1,000 miles off the southeast coast of Florida beckons no matter what your set of interests.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
For avid anglers, the hotel offers expeditions with a local fisherman who knows all the secret spots around the island.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
This book is the story of the expeditions and discoveries that followed.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
All four European expeditions saw a Rapa Nui of gardens and grassland, with no forest or tall trees; Roggeveen had specifically noted Islanders’ excitement at the sight of timber.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Both expeditions can also be booked as private charters.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
Their expeditions into Park Forest are made possible by a wide open pathway underneath those electrical wires which stretch along an east-west route through the center of town, just north of an easy feeding ground in Central Park and points west.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Guests can join him on foraging expeditions and in nutrition workshops.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
And with a plethora of activities for both urban pursuits and outdoorsy expeditions, this tropical escape 1,000 miles off the southeast coast of Florida beckons no matter what your set of interests.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
For avid anglers, the hotel offers expeditions with a local fisherman who knows all the secret spots around the island.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
This book is the story of the expeditions and discoveries that followed.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
All four European expeditions saw a Rapa Nui of gardens and grassland, with no forest or tall trees; Roggeveen had specifically noted Islanders’ excitement at the sight of timber.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Both expeditions can also be booked as private charters.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
Their expeditions into Park Forest are made possible by a wide open pathway underneath those electrical wires which stretch along an east-west route through the center of town, just north of an easy feeding ground in Central Park and points west.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expeditions
Noun
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Experiment with sizes and shapes No two trips are the same, which means every getaway may require a slightly different combination of packing cubes.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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For additional comfort, the upper is made from breathable mesh to promote airflow, and the rubber outsole offers extra grip to help prevent slips and trips.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
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The pageantry, the performances, the slightly chaotic energy of that many athletes walking in behind their flags, all of them arriving at the same place after wildly different journeys.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
5 Feb. 2026
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It was also recently deployed in Lake Tahoe in the United States, cutting two-hour journeys to 30 minutes.—
Stefan Ionescu
February 04,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For those who prefer not to paddle, operators such as Caicos Dream Tours provides boat excursions to the island.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the year, a roster of lively events and social programs brings out members of the community for golf tournaments, tennis clinics, summer concerts, wine tastings, excursions, and more.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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The half-day, full-day, or overnight treks start in McMillan, Michigan, about 90 miles east of Marquette.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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From the origins of the Yakuza, the dawning of chemical warfare, and FDR’s spy shops, the novel treks across World War II to the dawn of the Cold War.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Expeditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expeditions. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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