jaunts 1 of 2

plural of jaunt

jaunts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of jaunt

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of jaunts
Verb
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 See for yourself on one of the Lake Pend Oreille Cruises, with sightseeing jaunts that include a history cruise and a sunset and eagle watching tour. Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025 His blocking helps clear the path for Zamar’s jaunts. Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025 So five months ago, Stapleton bought a prone paddle and started training, first with smaller treks along the pier, then longer jaunts along the coastline, clocking more than 452 miles of training in recent months. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025 The new dates, which follow jaunts in Europe, Australia and Japan, launch on Valentine’s Day, 2026 (February 14), with two nights at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, AZ, and continue across the continent, with return engagements at New York’s Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles’ Forum. Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025 That means if the rocket is terminated after just two jaunts to the Moon, sending a total of eight aeronauts on the Artemis II and III missions, NASA will have spent more than $10 billion on each astronaut’s lunar trek. Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Two explosive Welch jaunts set up a second-and-4 at the Tech 47. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025 At first, officials encouraged these jaunts. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaunts
Noun
  • Billowing sleeves and a loose, flowy hem allow the top to move with you through the airport, during sightseeing excursions, and even out to a nice dinner, and the neutral sage color keeps the top sufficiently wearable as your new go-to basic.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Royalton Grenada, An Autograph Collection Resort, is another good pick for an all-inclusive family getaway, offering a kids club, an on-site dive shop for scuba and snorkeling excursions, and a range of activities to keep the whole family busy.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Unlike overlapping or hook-and-eye designs that can get tricky, the zipper makes bathroom trips much easier—an incredibly practical feature.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Dunkin’ Donuts, Mister Softee, trips to Bridgeport with her sister and her mother, a shabby zoo or a museum.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • However, there are many instances beyond immigration paperwork when a pen could come in handy during your travels.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Twitty's home was cozy and bright, full of hundreds and hundreds of books and objects collected from his travels.
    Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Perhaps a dog barks too much, a cat roams through the yard, or pets are relieving themselves in unwanted areas.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
  • There was one consequential defensive bust that was likely related to Warner’s absence, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was particularly effective throwing to the middle of the field, where Warner usually roams.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Vineyards like Bodega Ribas provide tours and tasting menus with a reservation (from €31 per person).
    Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • PierPride hosts several other fundraisers throughout the year, including a dinner at Fisherman’s Restaurant at the base of the pier and coastal tours aboard Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching boats, which launched from the San Clemente Pier decades ago before moving to the harbor.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This collection journeys through faith, womanhood, and community, and much more.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
  • When Venus journeys through Virgo, affection looks like cooking a meal for someone, fixing what’s broken or showing up in quiet, consistent ways.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • When Rashid wanders into the office, Vahid stops his call — there’s something about this man’s shuffle that strikes him as familiar.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
  • In the wake of a messy divorce, a writer wanders the world in search of meaning and passion in this loose adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert’s popular memoir.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Kachina rambles for 5 miles but the most vibrant color is found on the first half of the hike.
    Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The residence rambles over more than 14,500 square feet with 13 bedrooms and nine and a half baths.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025

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