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
From yoga classes at the crack of dawn to excursions that range from whale-watching to geological expeditions and beyond, the staff here make magic happen.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
The crew will test systems and hardware for future expeditions to the surface while traveling up to 6,000 miles beyond the far side of the moon — the farthest humans have ever ventured in space.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Thomas Jefferson launched other expeditions besides Lewis and Clark’s, and those expeditions also included enslaved people, though their names have not survived.
—Craig Fehrman, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Greek writers likely encountered the crop through Alexander the Great’s expeditions in India.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Sediment samples near the torpedo compartment showed no evidence of plutonium leakage from the nuclear warheads, indicating titanium patches applied by Soviet and Russian expeditions in 1994 remain effective.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Soccer practices, airport runs, Costco expeditions and weekend escapes into Colorado’s foothills all demand a vehicle that blends comfort, capability and technology.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
His first-person stories include supersonic rides in seven separate aircraft pulling up to 9 Gs and flying to 84,000 feet; driving a Bugatti at 253 mph and Indy cars at 200 mph; expeditions to the North and South Poles; summiting the Matterhorn and 23,000-ft.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Polar research and expeditions were considered inherently masculine endeavors unsuitable for women during the heroic age of Antarctic exploration, which began in 1897 and lasted until 1922.
—Nicole Edenedo, AFAR Media, 3 Mar. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
The crew will test systems and hardware for future expeditions to the surface while traveling up to 6,000 miles beyond the far side of the moon — the farthest humans have ever ventured in space.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Thomas Jefferson launched other expeditions besides Lewis and Clark’s, and those expeditions also included enslaved people, though their names have not survived.
—Craig Fehrman, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Greek writers likely encountered the crop through Alexander the Great’s expeditions in India.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Sediment samples near the torpedo compartment showed no evidence of plutonium leakage from the nuclear warheads, indicating titanium patches applied by Soviet and Russian expeditions in 1994 remain effective.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Soccer practices, airport runs, Costco expeditions and weekend escapes into Colorado’s foothills all demand a vehicle that blends comfort, capability and technology.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
His first-person stories include supersonic rides in seven separate aircraft pulling up to 9 Gs and flying to 84,000 feet; driving a Bugatti at 253 mph and Indy cars at 200 mph; expeditions to the North and South Poles; summiting the Matterhorn and 23,000-ft.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Polar research and expeditions were considered inherently masculine endeavors unsuitable for women during the heroic age of Antarctic exploration, which began in 1897 and lasted until 1922.
—Nicole Edenedo, AFAR Media, 3 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expeditions
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So the 458 Pro Campervan is ultimately more of a novelty or special use vehicle, good for short camping trips down slow, meandering country roads but downright incompatible with more ambitious RV trips.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sources told Us Weekly that Swift was planning two separate girls’ trips to make sure all her friends can attend her bachelorette party.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the numbers, the ceremony highlighted the personal journeys of the graduates.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Voyagers’ journeys are likely coming to an end sooner rather than later.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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From yoga classes at the crack of dawn to excursions that range from whale-watching to geological expeditions and beyond, the staff here make magic happen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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After multiple excursions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), biologists can finally confirm one fish species that sometimes gives adept human rock climbers a run for their money.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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Guests enjoy priority access to Golf du Mont d’Arbois, while other activities include hiking, overnight treks, canyoning, mountain biking, exploring the nearby medieval village, helicopter tours or paragliding.—
Ramona Saviss,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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From an overwater bungalow in the Bahamas to an art-forward hideaway steps from jungle treks in Trinidad, these are some of the most memorable places to stay in the Caribbean right now.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
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