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
Tempur-Pedic’s reputation as a luxury mattress brand with exceptional performance can be attributed to its roots—the cushioning material was originally developed for NASA’s pilot test expeditions.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
In 1676 Bacon organized unauthorized military expeditions against Native American communities.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
Guided by the rare living sharks that once shared their seas, real-world expeditions seamlessly merge with cutting-edge visual effects to uncover stories from the deep and prehistoric seas in ways never before possible.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Spotted on separate expeditions in 2024 and 2025, both videos offer new information on the goblin shark simply based on where they were located.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
Alongside National Geographic experts and naturalists, guests have the opportunity to contribute directly to real scientific research by collecting data in the field, such as photographing whales during expeditions and submitting those images through Lindblad’s collaboration with Happywhale.
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Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Sergio, who works at an agency that organizes tours and expeditions for visitors, says businesses around El Zocalo have at times been disrupted by nearby protests held by a teacher’s union demanding better pay.
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Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Nepal currently lacks a legal framework governing robotic expeditions on Everest.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
The missions would prepare for future ventures deeper into the solar system, including the first human expeditions to Mars.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
In 1676 Bacon organized unauthorized military expeditions against Native American communities.
—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
Guided by the rare living sharks that once shared their seas, real-world expeditions seamlessly merge with cutting-edge visual effects to uncover stories from the deep and prehistoric seas in ways never before possible.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Spotted on separate expeditions in 2024 and 2025, both videos offer new information on the goblin shark simply based on where they were located.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
Alongside National Geographic experts and naturalists, guests have the opportunity to contribute directly to real scientific research by collecting data in the field, such as photographing whales during expeditions and submitting those images through Lindblad’s collaboration with Happywhale.
—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Sergio, who works at an agency that organizes tours and expeditions for visitors, says businesses around El Zocalo have at times been disrupted by nearby protests held by a teacher’s union demanding better pay.
—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Nepal currently lacks a legal framework governing robotic expeditions on Everest.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
The missions would prepare for future ventures deeper into the solar system, including the first human expeditions to Mars.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expeditions
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Kkj 2-Pack Casual Tank Tops Loose, breathable tank tops like these are ideal for summer trips to the zoo, evening walks around the neighborhood, or just lounging around at home.
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State transportation officials also say commuters could save several minutes during rush-hour trips once the project is complete.
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User journeys show whether the organization understands how people make decisions.
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The report notes that around half of luxury consumers have already used AI in their shopping journeys, and 100% intend to reuse it, while 25% employ the tool for discovering new brands, and 65% use it to compare products.
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Smithsonian Journeys has dialed up the depth of exploration for these itineraries, adding beer tastings or artisan bakery visits to shore excursions, and again putting their experts onboard for fascinating lectures on the region.
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Four different dive centers offer equipment, excursions, and instruction.
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Made from a merino wool blend, these socks are naturally moisture- and heat-regulating, meaning Dad will stay comfortable on long, sweaty treks.
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The company runs five-day treks from Vail to Aspen, linking 10th Mountain Division huts.
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“Expeditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expeditions. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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