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jaunt

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verb

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Recent Examples of jaunt
Noun
Abrams in a white gown hugged Swift tightly and then bowed before jaunting down the catwalk to her exit point in the middle of the diamond. Bryan West, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2024 Bruce Almighty jaunts through the travails of an ordinary person gifted the abilities of God, but there’s a cosmic horror to the prospect of a man accruing that kind of power. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
Verb
The bombshell revelation came during Jane’s third day of cross-examination, during which Diddy defense attorney Teny Geragos asked about a jaunt to Las Vegas. Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 June 2025 There are lovely parquet floors throughout, though the real sell here is being a block from Riverside Park, less than 15 minutes from Central Park, and a quick jaunt to the 1 train. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for jaunt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaunt
Noun
  • To get out into the wilderness, guests have their pick of adventurous excursions.
    Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
  • Some could be anticipated, like airfare and a wine tasting excursion, but there were also unpredictable expenses like Ubers, bar tabs, and more.
    Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Despite its short length the canyon trail is rugged, so be sure to wear good hiking shoes and consider bringing a trekking pole.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
  • Many families around the country have supplemented their living by offering camel trekking to foreigners, and selling the soft-underside wool for pillowy socks, gloves, hats, and blankets.
    Matt Dutile, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • Plans call for a possible Broadway run in the future, but until that happens, Case will start a national tour to promote Neon Grey Midnight Green in Woodstock, New York, on Oct. 1.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
  • And while there’s plenty to explore on your own, especially in the surrounding historic district, the concierge team excels in arranging next-level experiences like helicopter tours or private sails.
    Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • The shelter added that Captain ended up at Bentonville after a woman found the dog wandering near a road while traveling in Missouri.
    Moná Thomas, People.com, 5 July 2025
  • Read a book, breathe deeply or just let your mind wander.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • Reynolds is hoping the selection of Chicago native Robert Francis Prevost as the first American pope — Pope Leo XIV — might boost the city as a travel and pilgrimage destination.
    Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
  • In fact, her pilgrimage back to Mexico after completing her studies wasn’t merely a homecoming, but a calling to immerse herself in indigenous communities.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Among the chaos is Rupert Friend, playing Martin Krebs, who's assembling a group to take to the scene of the devastation in hopes of extracting DNA from the creatures roaming the island to fund his next medical breakthrough.
    Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
  • Bear numbers swelled, and by the mid-2000s, more than 600 bears roamed the Yellowstone area.
    Christine Peterson, Vox, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • The Wall Street Journal wrote about how the robots are getting flipped over, stuck in snow piles and some students have been found to sit on them, or trip over them, when drinking.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
  • An employee at a Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. warehouse tripped and dropped a combustible shell.
    Calista Oetama July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • Tristan told stories about the sea, voyages around the Cape of Good Hope, where the waves were high as houses.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
  • The Titan submersible was voyaging to the ruins of the Titanic in June 2023.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 May 2025

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“Jaunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaunt. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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