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.
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Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
After that, Benford said, the Roman telescope will journey for more than three months to its destination in space.
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Denise Chow,
NBC news,
15 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.
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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.
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Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Verb
The Tartan Army of 2026 has journeyed to America with similar enthusiasm, and unrealistic expectations have been loaded upon the shoulders of McTominay.
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Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
After that, Benford said, the Roman telescope will journey for more than three months to its destination in space.
—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for journey
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The Falcons’ second-year running back joined defensive lineman Zach Harrison, team president and CEO Greg Beadles and several other members of the organization in an early March trip overseas with Compassion International.
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Mary returns to the Gardiners, and re-connects with a newly single Tom Hayward during a trip to the lakes — which is crashed by Ryder and Caroline Bingley.
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Schwarber’s first home run traveled 456 feet, while his second blast of the third inning measured 457 feet off Mets reliever Cionel Pérez.
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Belief traveled sideways, not down.
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Tempur-Pedic’s reputation as a luxury mattress brand with exceptional performance can be attributed to its roots—the cushioning material was originally developed for NASA’s pilot test expeditions.
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This year’s expedition followed on the team’s discovery, in 2013, of the Mayan city of Chactún.
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The Nomads Pro trekking commuter in single-battery configuration is available to order now for US$1,999.
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Visitors are not allowed to go to the island where Diana is buried, but they are allowed to trek into the Doric-style temple memorial built in July 1998.
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Silversea is lauded for both its classic ocean liners and expedition ships, which voyage the globe including the Poles.
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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.
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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.
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Trump toured the facility just two days before it was opened last summer.
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There are hiking trails and even pilgrimage routes all over the world.
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Nearly 100,000 visitors pilgrimage to the area annually to witness a forest canopy cloaked in orange-and-black wings.
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“Journey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journey. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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