expeditions

noun

plural of expedition
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 Armstrong’s remarks turned out to be our first account of a hazard that would plague all future lunar expeditions. — Elijah Tan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026 It was used in several other expeditions in the 1930s and on various rescue missions. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026 Ernest Shackleton's crew survived conditions that destroyed many other expeditions of the era. — Ed Brzychcy, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The trio decided to join forces in the mission and the climb, which happened in 2007, was one of their first real expeditions to bring awareness to the cause. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 7 July 2026 From the earliest pioneering expeditions and nighttime escapes from bondage to the modern-day road trip, Americans are a people on the move – restless, ambitious and innovative. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026 No amount of time-traveling expeditions to reboot or create alternate timelines can save it now, because it's been done to the point of overkill. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 July 2026 All three died in the storm that claimed eight lives across multiple expeditions in what was one of Everest's deadliest disasters at the time. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 Adventures by True North Alaska offers kayaking excursions on the Knik River, guided ice fishing, winter expeditions at a remote lodge, and snowshoe tours that can include the northern lights. — Brandon Withrow, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expeditions
  1. trips
  2. journeys
  3. excursions
  4. treks
Noun
  • Dos and don’ts for home Keep trips outside the house to a minimum on heavy smoke days.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • After coming up short in his first four trips to the World Cup, Messi could further bolster his greatest-of-all-time résumé with a second championship.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
Definition of trips
Noun
  • There are quieter alternatives within 90 minutes of these overcrowded hotspots, with journeys starting from as little as £3 ($4) by public transport, according to research from the global travel booking platform Omio.
    — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Its second and third rows of seats have enough legroom for passengers to be comfortable on long journeys.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of journeys
Noun
  • Guests can also access select Punta Mita amenities and explore the surrounding region through private yacht excursions, off-road adventures, cooking experiences and visits to nearby Sayulita.
    — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • While the Scarlet Lady takes you on a familiar route around the Caribbean, the on-shore excursions available are what make this sail memorable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of excursions
Noun
  • More experienced hikers can extend their treks to the adjacent Mount Tamalpais State Park.
    — Kimberley Lovato, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
  • For mid-range treks of two to four weeks, typical trail food works, though the downsides show up toward the end.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Definition of treks

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