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
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
Other unbeatable autumn jaunts include the two-mile Phelps Lake Overlook route and the five-mile Flagg Canyon trail.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 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
Her long-range autonomy makes her ideal for jaunts to places like Norway, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Other unbeatable autumn jaunts include the two-mile Phelps Lake Overlook route and the five-mile Flagg Canyon trail.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 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
Her long-range autonomy makes her ideal for jaunts to places like Norway, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaunts
Noun
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Docked for the day, guests can stroll white-sand beaches, swim with sea life, book excursions, and explore private islands with waterparks and activities.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The prices include all excursions, meals, and drinks.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to a recent holiday travel report from Google Flights, the average price of airline tickets tends to be at its lowest for domestic Thanksgiving trips 39 days before departure.—
Michelle Baran,
AFAR Media,
29 Sep. 2025
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There are ghosts and spirits, horror episodes, trips back into the ‘70s, the odd touch of a Western.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tomlinson and Malik, who has a home in Pennsylvania, on their American travels are expected to discuss the tragic death of fellow One Direction band member Liam Payne, along with their own lives and careers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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The art will encompass the stories of Black people who journeyed north to escape slavery and the early Westfield settlers who ran safehouses that harbored them during their travels.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Michael Myers roams the streets of Haddonfield in Halloween, stabbing people to death inside their own houses.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Their nearest relative, the gray wolf, still roams forests and tundras.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For over a decade, Donovan Taylor has been sharing his love for the 10 neighborhoods in Louisville’s West End by starting tours.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Goodall’s speaking tours brought her to Miami on many occasions, including an April 2023 lecture at Florida International University’s Ocean Bank Convocation Center and, a decade earlier, to the University of Miami’s BankUnited Center (now Watsco Center) in April 2013.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The story follows a modern young officer assigned to lead the cookbook project who journeys across Indonesia to preserve its culinary soul while navigating a fragile love tested by the storms of 1965.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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After all, when coquettish Venus journeys through this methodical and down-to-earth sign, the focus shifts from grand gestures and displays of affection (Leo) to the way someone shows up in your day-to-day life (Virgo).—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The steering wanders like a distracted Labrador, the ride quality is about as refined as a pogo stick on a gravel driveway, and wind noise makes the cabin sound like you’re trapped inside a tent during a storm.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Adrian wanders off to find Alt-Adrian and discovers a new best friend.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Don’t be the person who rambles and runs over the slot.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Jaunts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaunts. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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