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 novel solution is designed to tackle the common challenge of ensuring a reliable power supply in places far from existing infrastructure, such as open-air music festivals, crisis zones, and remote scientific expeditions.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
The doc will also tell his life story and highlight his previous world record expeditions.
—Peter White, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
This was Bargiel's third attempt at Everest after previous expeditions in 2019 and 2022, according to a press release by Red Bull, Bargiel's sports partner.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Those of us who follow Mount Everest expeditions knew that Bargiel was up to something—Explorersweb and other publications had reported on his expedition to ascend Mount Everest earlier this summer.
—Outside, 25 Sep. 2025
Dry riverbeds, or wadis, that once flowed into or out of the Nile provided land routes of trade, conquest and mining expeditions from the Nile River to the Red Sea.
—Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Across the Oscars, the BAFTAs, and the SAG awards, glitzy galas, and glam expeditions to Paris to promote The Substance, Moore and her stylist Brad Goreski delighted in gold and sparkles.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Settlers mounted more expeditions to capture more slaves from other Caribbean islands and from villages along Venezuela’s coast.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
The selection of a new astronaut class also comes as NASA prepares for a number of high-profile landmark missions, including the first lunar campaign in more than five decades and the first human expeditions to the Red Planet.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
The doc will also tell his life story and highlight his previous world record expeditions.
—Peter White, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
This was Bargiel's third attempt at Everest after previous expeditions in 2019 and 2022, according to a press release by Red Bull, Bargiel's sports partner.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Those of us who follow Mount Everest expeditions knew that Bargiel was up to something—Explorersweb and other publications had reported on his expedition to ascend Mount Everest earlier this summer.
—Outside, 25 Sep. 2025
Dry riverbeds, or wadis, that once flowed into or out of the Nile provided land routes of trade, conquest and mining expeditions from the Nile River to the Red Sea.
—Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Across the Oscars, the BAFTAs, and the SAG awards, glitzy galas, and glam expeditions to Paris to promote The Substance, Moore and her stylist Brad Goreski delighted in gold and sparkles.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Settlers mounted more expeditions to capture more slaves from other Caribbean islands and from villages along Venezuela’s coast.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
The selection of a new astronaut class also comes as NASA prepares for a number of high-profile landmark missions, including the first lunar campaign in more than five decades and the first human expeditions to the Red Planet.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expeditions
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The city analyzed truck traffic generators in southwest Detroit, identified travel patterns and paid particular attention to the Livernois Junction Intermodal terminal, which accounts for more than 1,200 truck trips per day.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Galen Carr, the Dodgers’ vice president of player personnel, has made frequent trips to Japan as the Dodgers reinforced their stronghold in the country.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Social media has accelerated this trend, allowing people to share their journeys, access information, and connect with communities that reinforce healthy habits.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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It is centered on her late parents, Henry and Hilda Stephen, and tracks the complex journeys that marked their lives.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
2 Oct. 2025
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Docked for the day, guests can stroll white-sand beaches, swim with sea life, book excursions, and explore private islands with waterparks and activities.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The prices include all excursions, meals, and drinks.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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Like many Costco members, Ellinger’s devotion comes from weekly shopping treks with his parents.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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For walking, aim for brisk, purposeful treks, and build up your distance over time, Singh suggested.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Expeditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expeditions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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