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
Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
He is joined on this journey by his new deputy, Jim Chee.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The long days of summer feel designed for leisurely train travel, journeys that unfold at an unhurried pace and encourage travelers to settle in and enjoy the passing scenery.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
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Noun
And that, in a way, is a journey that the character goes on.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
He is joined on this journey by his new deputy, Jim Chee.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Verb
France, where Richmond journeyed regularly, was his favorite place.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The long days of summer feel designed for leisurely train travel, journeys that unfold at an unhurried pace and encourage travelers to settle in and enjoy the passing scenery.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for journey
Noun
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Or plan a trip at one of the area's many indoor waterparks.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Travel credit cards often get the spotlight for helping cardholders earn points and miles toward future trips.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Verb
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And with roots travel booming, the library’s visitor numbers increased by more than a third between 2022 and 2025.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Your optimism travels farther when your inner base feels steady enough to support it.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The Fort Clatsop Visitor Center offers a museum to explore, bookstore and films showcasing the fort and Lewis and Clark expedition.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Sergio, who works at an agency that organizes tours and expeditions for visitors, says businesses around El Zocalo have at times been disrupted by nearby protests held by a teacher’s union demanding better pay.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Verb
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In summer, skiers can enjoy Palmer Snowfield all the way into August (the longest ski season in North America), while hikers can trek from Timberline's parking lot to wildflower meadows and rustic huts.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Jessica Alba has worn this exact pair of Adidas sneakers, as has PEOPLE Shopping writer Toni Sutton who comfortably trekked more than 134,000 steps in them on a trip to Japan.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
4 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 diesel-fueling station hearings were going on the same month that House Speaker Matt Ritter joined the mayors of Hartford and New Britain along with Farmington representatives to tour Batterson and celebrate its revival.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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The news media was not permitted to watch the jurors tour the boat, but were allowed to take photos and videos of it when the jury departed.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
11 June 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 13 Jun. 2026.
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