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
On your expeditions or afterwards.
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Outside Online, 25 Feb. 2026
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.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
For example, cruise lines are deep into wave season, with serious savings on everything from sailings throughout the Caribbean to bucket-list expeditions.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
After months of testing, the Patagonia Black Hole remains the best duffel bag for everything from casual weekend trips to international expeditions.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Using footage captured by climbers from various expeditions, the director Amir Bar-Lev constructs a portrait of perseverance—and hubris.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
In this delightfully science-minded historical fiction novel, one of the main characters runs away from her family to do astronomy while the other clocks up multiple major scientific expeditions under her belt.
—Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 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
Numerous expeditions have failed over the past century to rediscover the species.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2025
Outside Online, 25 Feb. 2026
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.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
For example, cruise lines are deep into wave season, with serious savings on everything from sailings throughout the Caribbean to bucket-list expeditions.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
After months of testing, the Patagonia Black Hole remains the best duffel bag for everything from casual weekend trips to international expeditions.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Using footage captured by climbers from various expeditions, the director Amir Bar-Lev constructs a portrait of perseverance—and hubris.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
In this delightfully science-minded historical fiction novel, one of the main characters runs away from her family to do astronomy while the other clocks up multiple major scientific expeditions under her belt.
—Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 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
Numerous expeditions have failed over the past century to rediscover the species.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expeditions
Noun
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The concierge can arrange trips from helicopter flits over the Cape to wine tastings in Franschhoek, as well as art tours, shopping guides and cooking lessons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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The candidate diverted funds for personal use, including Las Vegas trips and legal defense against a stalking charge, channeling money through his mother and a friend to conceal the fraud.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Walden and D’Amaro will also have to determine if Disney should continue to fund James Cameron’s cinematic journeys to Pandora.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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The same economic frustrations that drive perilous journeys north are now being weaponized to fill foreign trenches east.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Rocky Mountaineer even offers full vacation packages that include excursions and trip extensions.—
Jessica Poitevien,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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Enjoy Complimentary Shore Excursions Many luxury cruise lines include excursions in their pricing, whereas excursions cost extra on a mainstream option and their costs can add up.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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The same company also offers kayaking, caving, climbing, and bellyak (a combination of kayaking and surfing) tours as well as via ferrata treks throughout the Lake Garda region.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 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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