as in trip
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
they were hungry and tired after their long journey
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as in to travel
to take a trip especially of some distance
an intense yearning to journey to distant lands
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Recent Examples of journey
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 May 2026
The cruise ship set off on its journey around the Pacific from Argentina on April 1, and the first infected passengers died on board on April 11.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 15 May 2026
The crew sets a new record for humans journeying the farthest from Earth, reaching a distance of 252,756 miles (406,771 km), before returning to Earth on April 10.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
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Noun
How Lucila gets here physically, and logistically, is intuitive enough, but the emotional journey this trip takes her on is left too vague to make a meaningful impact, as much as Diaz might conjure great life from within the film’s simulacrum of living on the margins.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 May 2026
The cruise ship set off on its journey around the Pacific from Argentina on April 1, and the first infected passengers died on board on April 11.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Verb
The fantasy comedy twisted the types of fairy tales that Disney was known for with cruder and sillier humor and centered a grumpy ogre journeying to save a princess.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 15 May 2026
The crew sets a new record for humans journeying the farthest from Earth, reaching a distance of 252,756 miles (406,771 km), before returning to Earth on April 10.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for journey
Noun
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While the simple Deluxe Room is ideal for a quick overnight trip, guests looking for a longer stay should spread out in the Junior Suite with Living & Dining Area, which opens onto a semi-private stone patio with a bocce court and a firepit in the warmer months.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Nick’s family also made three trips from Columbus to visit, including for the brothers’ favorite moment, Game 4 of the Dallas Stars series.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Sofa waves travel at the speed of sound.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The backstory Russia’s Novolazarevskaya Station is named for Mikhail Petrovich Lazarev, who was second-in-command of Fabian von Bellingshausen’s expedition of 1803–06, and captain of the supply ship Mirny.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The missions would prepare for future ventures deeper into the solar system, including the first human expeditions to Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Just like the lovable and chaotic Hoover family in Little Miss Sunshine, travelers will squeeze into the Volkswagen microbus before trekking across the highway.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Wearing woolen garments that should have been stashed away weeks ago, many were also sporting trekking poles, binoculars and long-lens cameras.—
Ashley Stimpson,
Washington Post,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Silversea is lauded for both its classic ocean liners and expedition ships, which voyage the globe including the Poles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some ships even reposition between polar regions or across the Southern Hemisphere—voyages far longer than most standard cruises ever attempt.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The singer's drummer, Gregg Field, recalled the moment in a Vanity Fair article discussing his experiences touring with Sinatra.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The committees worked closely together to see what design ideas should be added and toured other memorials to gather inspiration and ensure each branch was represented.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Nearly 100,000 visitors pilgrimage to the area annually to witness a forest canopy cloaked in orange-and-black wings.—
Jen Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Several hundred of them pilgrimage to Arizona each February for the I Heart Pluto Festival.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Journey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journey. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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