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
Alongside increasing assaults on indigenous peoples, the next few years saw mass Spanish expeditions and the establishment of new colonies.
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Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
The 2025 edition includes luxury expeditions to the American West and such pieces as a Christian Louboutin custom saddle, retailing for $47,000.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
While no moon landing is in store for the Artemis II astronauts, the mission serves a vital role in testing the systems and hardware on the spacecraft needed for future expeditions to the lunar surface.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Along the way, Gustav and his crew come across notes from past expeditions that have perished before them, as well as encounter powerful enemies that block their path.
—PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
These expeditions, however, claimed the lives of many other Sherpas, and their deaths in avalanches and falls cast a shadow on the budding industry.
—Bhadra Sharma, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
Despite numerous expeditions and countless theories about its whereabouts, the mine has never been found, fueling ongoing fascination and speculation.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The implosion of the Titan killed OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush and led to lawsuits and calls for tighter regulation of private deep-sea expeditions.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
For deep-space science, the ability to launch heavier, more complex instruments means more ambitious missions, from sample-return expeditions to Jupiter’s moons to large-scale observatories parked in distant orbits.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
The 2025 edition includes luxury expeditions to the American West and such pieces as a Christian Louboutin custom saddle, retailing for $47,000.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
While no moon landing is in store for the Artemis II astronauts, the mission serves a vital role in testing the systems and hardware on the spacecraft needed for future expeditions to the lunar surface.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Along the way, Gustav and his crew come across notes from past expeditions that have perished before them, as well as encounter powerful enemies that block their path.
—PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
These expeditions, however, claimed the lives of many other Sherpas, and their deaths in avalanches and falls cast a shadow on the budding industry.
—Bhadra Sharma, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
Despite numerous expeditions and countless theories about its whereabouts, the mine has never been found, fueling ongoing fascination and speculation.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The implosion of the Titan killed OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush and led to lawsuits and calls for tighter regulation of private deep-sea expeditions.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
For deep-space science, the ability to launch heavier, more complex instruments means more ambitious missions, from sample-return expeditions to Jupiter’s moons to large-scale observatories parked in distant orbits.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expeditions
Noun
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The flights were miserable, but the anxiety between trips was just as bad.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Having been raised in Florida and based in New York for the last 15 years, my body struggled to acclimate during these short press trips.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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During his time off, Wasefi traveled across Afghanistan with his trumpet, logging his journeys on YouTube.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Since its debut in 2014, the show has attracted a dedicated following, with fans tuning in to watch the dramatic and often heartwarming journeys of individuals agreeing to marry a complete stranger.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Renting a car to explore the island isn’t necessary, given the exhaustive list of excursions offered directly at the resort.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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For outdoor aficionados, members enjoy equestrian adventures and fly-fishing excursions.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Almost all spacecraft sent to deep space — including the Voyager probes, Juno, Cassini-Huygens, and Galileo — must execute gravity assist maneuvers, slingshotting around planets to gain velocity for their vast treks.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
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The trip combines hiking and rafting; my group of 12 disembarks to tie up the rafts for short lunch hikes or full-day treks.—
Chloe Berge,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Expeditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expeditions. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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