as in trips
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 travels
to take a trip especially of some distance
an intense yearning to journey to distant lands
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Recent Examples of journeys
Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Almaty’s distance to central Europe has meant some long journeys for Kairat and their opponents this season.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The characters on Shrinking are all in various stages of their relationship journeys — whether moving on from their deceased wife or finding love later in life — and the cast who play them have heartwarming stories of their own.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
On a conceptual new EP, the British producer leads vivid journeys through vaporous synthwork and glitchy samples.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
Beyond these train journeys, there are plenty of other cozy ways to get out on the rails.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Taylor’s northward journeys renewed debates over recovery area boundaries last year.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Select journeys will also coincide with significant cultural moments, like the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
As Noo, Arati and Hannah discovered on their journeys, true immersion in nature—from the echo of hyenas at dusk to the brilliance of Tanzania’s starlit skies—opens a window to something far deeper than adventure.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Twelve-year-old Atari (Koyu Rankin) soon journeys there aboard a miniature Junior Turboprop to reunite with his bodyguard pup, Spots (Liev Schreiber).
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Throughout the novel, Barbie journeys to various magical lands to meet with the mysterious beings that control her fate, but her mission gets derailed when she's met with some ugly, unavoidable truths.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
By Lindsey Granger World of Travel began as a travelogue-style series documenting director Kolyn Boyd, The Hill’s Lindsey Granger and their family journeys across the globe.
—Lindsey Granger, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2026
Nature and cultural immersion remain key, with travelers seeking scenic escapes, heritage cities, and flexible, experience‑rich journeys that balance adventure, culture, and authenticity.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
His latest album as Oneohtrix Point Never journeys over gauzy clouds of sound.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
The standard per-charge range on dual batteries is reported to be just 70 km (43 miles), but the vehicle's battery compartment can accommodate two additional units for the prospect of longer journeys away from the plug.
—New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2025
An Australian schoolteacher journeys to Indonesia after ending her engagement, where a reunion with her first love and connection with his enigmatic best friend force her to choose between nostalgia and a new future.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
Firms between roughly $500 million and $10 billion in revenue are earlier in their AI journeys, and often lack the internal scale to absorb work through insourcing alone.
—Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Almaty’s distance to central Europe has meant some long journeys for Kairat and their opponents this season.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The characters on Shrinking are all in various stages of their relationship journeys — whether moving on from their deceased wife or finding love later in life — and the cast who play them have heartwarming stories of their own.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
On a conceptual new EP, the British producer leads vivid journeys through vaporous synthwork and glitchy samples.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
Beyond these train journeys, there are plenty of other cozy ways to get out on the rails.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Taylor’s northward journeys renewed debates over recovery area boundaries last year.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Select journeys will also coincide with significant cultural moments, like the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
As Noo, Arati and Hannah discovered on their journeys, true immersion in nature—from the echo of hyenas at dusk to the brilliance of Tanzania’s starlit skies—opens a window to something far deeper than adventure.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Between the river’s source, entrusted to an order of Orthodox nuns, and its southern delta, where caviar bound for the Kremlin is harvested, the author journeys through a defiant country transformed by war, sanctions, and reinvigorated patriotism.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Twelve-year-old Atari (Koyu Rankin) soon journeys there aboard a miniature Junior Turboprop to reunite with his bodyguard pup, Spots (Liev Schreiber).
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Throughout the novel, Barbie journeys to various magical lands to meet with the mysterious beings that control her fate, but her mission gets derailed when she's met with some ugly, unavoidable truths.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
By Lindsey Granger World of Travel began as a travelogue-style series documenting director Kolyn Boyd, The Hill’s Lindsey Granger and their family journeys across the globe.
—Lindsey Granger, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2026
Nature and cultural immersion remain key, with travelers seeking scenic escapes, heritage cities, and flexible, experience‑rich journeys that balance adventure, culture, and authenticity.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
His latest album as Oneohtrix Point Never journeys over gauzy clouds of sound.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
The standard per-charge range on dual batteries is reported to be just 70 km (43 miles), but the vehicle's battery compartment can accommodate two additional units for the prospect of longer journeys away from the plug.
—New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2025
An Australian schoolteacher journeys to Indonesia after ending her engagement, where a reunion with her first love and connection with his enigmatic best friend force her to choose between nostalgia and a new future.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for journeys
Noun
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Experiment with sizes and shapes No two trips are the same, which means every getaway may require a slightly different combination of packing cubes.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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For additional comfort, the upper is made from breathable mesh to promote airflow, and the rubber outsole offers extra grip to help prevent slips and trips.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In this study, the researchers found that not all but some cancers release a protein called cystatin-C (Cyst-C), which travels through the body and helps the brain clear away toxic amyloid clumps – the sticky protein build-up linked to Alzheimer’s disease.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2026
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For 56 years, that mission held the distance record, but Artemis II will smash it when the spacecraft travels a whopping 4,700 miles beyond the lunar backside.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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This book is the story of the expeditions and discoveries that followed.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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All four European expeditions saw a Rapa Nui of gardens and grassland, with no forest or tall trees; Roggeveen had specifically noted Islanders’ excitement at the sight of timber.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Winter weather alerts are in effect for nearly 70 million people, stretching from the Plains to Maine as the storm treks east.—
CNN Meteorologist Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The event was hosted by Reawaken USA, a relatively new conservative group that tours college campuses, inviting students to have an open dialogue.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The hotel does have a nice menu of excursions that includes kayaking in the bay, tours to nearby Cinque Terre, and a visit to local eco-farm La Portofinese where lunches and wine tastings are available.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Journeys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journeys. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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