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
France and Germany—at war since the Romans led punitive expeditions over the Rhine from Gaul into Germania—had become the twin-stroke engine of a united Europe.
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Literary Hub, 2 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
Vintage Land Rovers ferry guests through the mountains on wildlife expeditions, while local guides lead adventures such as high-altitude summit hikes, fly-fishing outings, white-water rafting, e-bike tours, horseback riding, and cultural workshops.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Their protagonists tend to be runaways—men who join whaling expeditions in their haste to dodge the malaise that sets in on shore, boys who board rafts floating down the Mississippi to evade their guardians and their chores.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
During a series of expeditions from 2022 to 2024, a team of archaeologists used high-definition photography, color filter algorithms, spectroscopes and other high-tech tools to examine the markings.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
The two-story structure contains workshops, medical facilities and preparation areas for field expeditions, as well as a control tower for the air and marine operations.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Bowen said what should be preserved are the crews’ experiences from the 74 expeditions to date, and those still to come.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Her medical training has helped during her 31 expeditions over the past 20 years.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
Literary Hub, 2 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
Vintage Land Rovers ferry guests through the mountains on wildlife expeditions, while local guides lead adventures such as high-altitude summit hikes, fly-fishing outings, white-water rafting, e-bike tours, horseback riding, and cultural workshops.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Their protagonists tend to be runaways—men who join whaling expeditions in their haste to dodge the malaise that sets in on shore, boys who board rafts floating down the Mississippi to evade their guardians and their chores.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
During a series of expeditions from 2022 to 2024, a team of archaeologists used high-definition photography, color filter algorithms, spectroscopes and other high-tech tools to examine the markings.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
The two-story structure contains workshops, medical facilities and preparation areas for field expeditions, as well as a control tower for the air and marine operations.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Bowen said what should be preserved are the crews’ experiences from the 74 expeditions to date, and those still to come.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Her medical training has helped during her 31 expeditions over the past 20 years.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expeditions
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The crowd skews more towards families with young children, multi-gen ski trips, and groups who value a spot by the fireplace more than being the first person on the gondola each morning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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This time, though, Barkov wasn’t celebrating with the Panthers, who didn’t even make the Stanley Cup playoffs this year after three straight trips to the Stanley Cup Final and back-to-back championships.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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Here’s a look at five of the best coastal train journeys around the world—from ultra-luxe sleeper journeys to short sightseeing routes—that are worth planning your next summer trip around.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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From coast to coast, these train journeys showcase some of the season’s best scenery.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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The concierge organizes a variety of excursions that range from chugging along the countryside roads in a vintage Citroën to visits to olive oil mills and vineyards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Duncan credits the groups with picking an optimal time for their excursions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The best treks were clustered in the Greater Caucasus mountains, not far from the Russian border.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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LifeStraw’s redesigned Peak Series Straw features a durable, leakproof design that’s great for backcountry treks.—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
22 May 2026
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“Expeditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expeditions. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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