as in traveled
to take a trip especially of some distance
an intense yearning to journey to distant lands
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Recent Examples of journeyed
Pilgrims have long journeyed here and to and other nearby sites to see and touch places associated with Jesus’ life.
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Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Before that, the indigenous Yavapati journeyed here to bathe in the property’s mineral-rich hot springs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Scientists have been divided about how Homo sapiens first journeyed from Asia to Australia.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Three Kings Day is a global religious tradition honoring the biblical story of the three wise men — Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar — who journeyed to see the baby Jesus, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Some moved to England in order to receive an education or marry into the aristocracy; others journeyed to India, Macau, or Rome.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Three weeks after Tampa, Kirk journeyed to the Hamptons for a meeting arranged by Bill Ackman.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Last year, Mickey led the charge, but this year Disney gave the honors to Stitch, who journeyed to more than 20 cities across the country, surprises in hand (Mickey Mouse is still expected to sell more merchandise than Stitch this year, lest the alien get too comfortable).
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
The wise men made a pilgrimage from the east to worship at the cradle of Christ; and the shepherds journeyed from field to town in search of Jesus, the savior of the world.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Before that, the indigenous Yavapati journeyed here to bathe in the property’s mineral-rich hot springs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Scientists have been divided about how Homo sapiens first journeyed from Asia to Australia.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Three Kings Day is a global religious tradition honoring the biblical story of the three wise men — Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar — who journeyed to see the baby Jesus, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Some moved to England in order to receive an education or marry into the aristocracy; others journeyed to India, Macau, or Rome.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Three weeks after Tampa, Kirk journeyed to the Hamptons for a meeting arranged by Bill Ackman.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Last year, Mickey led the charge, but this year Disney gave the honors to Stitch, who journeyed to more than 20 cities across the country, surprises in hand (Mickey Mouse is still expected to sell more merchandise than Stitch this year, lest the alien get too comfortable).
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
The wise men made a pilgrimage from the east to worship at the cradle of Christ; and the shepherds journeyed from field to town in search of Jesus, the savior of the world.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for journeyed
Verb
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There were ten teen-agers who’d travelled from around the country with their dads.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The confirmation comes after there were conflicting totals due to victims having travelled to a hospital in private vehicles instead of in ambulances.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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Agents trekked through muddy terrain in the dark and eventually found Medina curled up in a ball next to a tree.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Jen Murphy has visited Costa Rica dozens of times and trekked the coast-to-coast El Camino Trail.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This past October, comedian Matt Lyons toured theaters across New England to showcase his latest project, a documentary film called SOBO.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
24 Mar. 2026
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Others toured West and South Side churches with predominantly Black congregations.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ahead of the week’s worst heat, some Bay Area residents voyaged outside to enjoy the sun and unseasonably balmy conditions.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 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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After attention from delighted passengers grew, the possum eventually left the gift shop on its own and wandered into the main terminal, apparently ready to explore new horizons.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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After attention grew, the possum left the gift shop on its own and wandered into the main terminal.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Journeyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journeyed. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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