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
Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The epic journeys these fish take are a big part of the allure of steelheading — as well as the challenge.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
But this time around, astronauts on the next Artemis mission won't be journeying anywhere near the moon.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Noun
After the milking is completed, at sunset, the sheep set out once again toward Mount Nemrut, and their dusty journey begins.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The epic journeys these fish take are a big part of the allure of steelheading — as well as the challenge.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026
Verb
Once ground was completely covered with shards of tableware, folks journeyed from their seats into the center of the room for more dancing and merrymaking.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
But this time around, astronauts on the next Artemis mission won't be journeying anywhere near the moon.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for journey
Noun
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As Dolan noted, that includes a date for the trip, the size of the traveling party and how many players will attend.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The breakdown counts 91 million backyard birders, or 35% of the US population, while 43 million people, about 16%, have taken trips of at least a mile specifically to watch birds.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, other matter is channeled to the poles of the black hole, from where it is blasted away as high-energy plasma jets travelling at near-light speeds.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
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The other driver, in a 2022 Ram F550, was traveling westbound and collided with the side of the Kia, police said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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To get into 1970s Moscow spy mode as Twila, Richardson joined forces on a thrifting expedition with costume designer Anastasia Magoutas.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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While the expedition leader has a plan A itinerary, the schedule is entirely determined by weather and sea conditions, which means the team may make changes on the fly—no two Svalbard Explorer itineraries will be identical.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Starting in Chiang Mai, travelers will trek into the mountains to visit remote villages and explore deep caves on a bamboo raft.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Having trekked the territory with his trusty surveyor’s compass, and in the absence of anyone else rash enough to do it, Washington volunteers to deliver an ultimatum to the encroaching French forces.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
16 June 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 High Museum of Art is also hosting a Juneteenth event for visitors to tour the art galleries, make art of their own, listen to stories and poetry, laugh with comedians and dance during a Tambor Party.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Trump toured the facility just two days before it was opened last summer.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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There are hiking trails and even pilgrimage routes all over the world.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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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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“Journey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journey. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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