as in excursions
a short trip for pleasure
took a leisurely jaunt up to the mountains for the day
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Recent Examples of jaunts
Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Even as the gnarled guitar of their early EPs gave way to the jangly jaunts of 2022’s Stumpwork, the band could feel secure in the knowledge that any song featuring Shaw on vocals will sound like a Dry Cleaning song and nothing but.
—Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 9 Jan. 2026
Taxis, which operate with fixed (if somewhat elevated) rates, are readily available and convenient for short jaunts across the island.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Chef Ty Leon, bar director Austin Carson and hospitality director Heather Morrison are taking influence from their jaunts to the region for their Italian food and liquor.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The pig slobbers mud on my right leg as Grace jaunts away.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Supporters of laxer rules have argued that Nantucket’s year-round residents need the additional income from renting out properties and that the island should be incentivized to provide lodging for the tourists who come for vacations, weddings and weekend jaunts.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
The meadow belonged to their banker, Torrence Huffman, and allowed the brothers to avoid expensive jaunts to North Carolina.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 3 Oct. 2025
His blocking helps clear the path for Zamar’s jaunts.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Day trips to Amalfi-style Taormina are well-advised for those who have yet to gawp at its clifftop panoramas across the Mediterranean or its film star hotels, as are jaunts to the rambling flea markets and splendidly scruffy trattorias of nearby Catania.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Even as the gnarled guitar of their early EPs gave way to the jangly jaunts of 2022’s Stumpwork, the band could feel secure in the knowledge that any song featuring Shaw on vocals will sound like a Dry Cleaning song and nothing but.
—Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 9 Jan. 2026
Taxis, which operate with fixed (if somewhat elevated) rates, are readily available and convenient for short jaunts across the island.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Chef Ty Leon, bar director Austin Carson and hospitality director Heather Morrison are taking influence from their jaunts to the region for their Italian food and liquor.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The pig slobbers mud on my right leg as Grace jaunts away.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Supporters of laxer rules have argued that Nantucket’s year-round residents need the additional income from renting out properties and that the island should be incentivized to provide lodging for the tourists who come for vacations, weddings and weekend jaunts.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
The meadow belonged to their banker, Torrence Huffman, and allowed the brothers to avoid expensive jaunts to North Carolina.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 3 Oct. 2025
His blocking helps clear the path for Zamar’s jaunts.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaunts
Noun
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At Inara Camp, strong mint tea is served as a welcome drink and as part of excursions in the desert landscape.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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From South America to the American West, travelers are embarking on wildlife spotting excursions that would rival any in Sub-Saharan Africa.—
Laura Kiniry,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Boat trips with the hotel’s fleet of luxury liners or a heli ride take you island-hopping to Hydra and Spetses.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Shoelaces are scanned to ensure that no player trips and breaks bones.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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As part of the program, each athlete will also receive personalized product gifting experiences to equip them for their travels, the company noted.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The model often posted about their relationship on social media, including sharing their travels together and Valentine’s Day gifts.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Unlike the casual pizza and pasta served at its sister restaurant, Via Aurelia leans upscale, with a five-course tasting option and an extensive wine list that roams Italy and beyond.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Scoop City’s own Dianna Russini roams the sideline.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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For now, the final images from Hong Kong show Blackpink’s four women at the peak of their commercial power, having just completed one of the most successful tours in K-pop history.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Winter weather alerts are in effect for nearly 70 million people, stretching from the Plains to Maine as the storm treks east.—
CNN Meteorologist Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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When Elizabeth wanders down below and sees the Creature, the two are mesmerized by one another.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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Where is that strange, clueless child who wanders from cause to cause, Greta Thunberg?—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Twelve-year-old Atari (Koyu Rankin) soon journeys there aboard a miniature Junior Turboprop to reunite with his bodyguard pup, Spots (Liev Schreiber).—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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Throughout the novel, Barbie journeys to various magical lands to meet with the mysterious beings that control her fate, but her mission gets derailed when she's met with some ugly, unavoidable truths.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Jaunts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaunts. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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