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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
An InStyle editor on a hair growth journey found the Viviscal Thickening Shampoo to be an effective treatment.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
At some point during your trip, Pecoraro suggests journeying to the outskirts of the city, either by bike or scooter.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Viable firms frequently shut down because pathways to succession are limited, opaque, or overly costly, and navigating the acquisition journey—from initial preparation to post-close value creation—is fraught with systemic friction.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
An InStyle editor on a hair growth journey found the Viviscal Thickening Shampoo to be an effective treatment.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
The film, which is in the Panorama section of the Berlin Film Festival, follows a Shanghai woman who journeys alone to a rubber plantation in southwest China, searching for a mysterious woman while strangers drift unexpectedly into her path.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
At some point during your trip, Pecoraro suggests journeying to the outskirts of the city, either by bike or scooter.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for journey
Noun
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Vegas played without United States center Jack Eichel and defenseman Noah Hanifin and Canada forwards Mark Stone and Mitch Marner and defenseman Shea Theodore, all of whom are expected to be available when their five-game trip continues against the Capitals in Washington on Friday night.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Vitello said there is no concern about Lee making the overseas trip to Japan, adding that the Giants will have to be mindful once Lee returns to the team after the tournament.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The playroom, a lively communal hub called The Hangout, is a dream come true, stocked with both ice-cream treats and healthy snacks (because balance), while practical touches like a dedicated laundry room show that the hotel really gets what families need when traveling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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This bag is known for its sturdy zippers and durable material for traveling and constant use.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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On your expeditions or afterwards.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Feb. 2026
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The expedition took place in Makira, the largest rainforest in Madagascar, an island nation off the east coast of Mozambique.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Home to a youth hostel and folk museum, Glencoe is mostly a destination for outdoorspeople looking to kayak, mountain climb, go trekking, or pitch tents.—
Timothy Latterner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Feb. 2026
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The same pair of Blundstone boots are versatile enough to wear while hiking, exploring a new city and trekking through the snow.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ritz-Carlton will launch its first Alaska sailings In May 2026, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will debut Alaska voyages for the first time ever aboard its third and most recent superyacht, Luminara.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Reaching about 4,700 miles beyond the lunar farside, the crew will go the farthest from Earth any humans have ever voyaged, ensuring not only rigorous system checks but also breathtaking views of our home planet—and, of course, the moon.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Milo Rau, the Swiss playwright and director who began staging this pungent project back in 2011, and who has toured it worldwide, has made a specialty of examining atrocity onstage.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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The steering, though somewhat isolated due to the car’s grand-touring disposition, feels communicative enough to enable and encourage rather spirited cornering.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Christmas period will also mark the official end of the Catholic Church’s jubilee year, 12 months dedicated to pilgrimage, spiritual renewal and forgiveness which takes place every 25 years.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
25 Dec. 2025
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Advertisement Travel to the country once limited essentially to pilgrimage and business travel, opened with a tourist e-visa in 2019 and has since become an engine of jobs and investment.—
Ali Shihabi,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Journey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journey. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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