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
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Hear from some of the most successful founders, actors and musicians featured on the iconic Forbes Under 30 list, as well as the industry veterans, investors and mentors who helped shape their journeys.
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Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Near the docks of Annapolis, Middleton's served as a popular meeting place for merchants and sailors needing refreshments after their arduous journeys, according to White.
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Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 June 2026
That’s because although chatbots mostly answer questions, tutors lead students on structured learning journeys.
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David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Take Hogarth, whose moral series seem to me to be exploring how storytelling works through metaphors of paths and journeys.
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Clare Bucknell,
The New York Review of Books,
27 June 2026
The two men’s faith journeys are distinctly different, of course.
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Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Connecting cities in multiple states, routes range in scope from a two-day, one-night Pacific Coast jaunt to epic cross-country journeys through shifting landscapes.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
At its core, Purposeful Voices is about creating space for real conversations and real experiences, because our stories can often help others navigate their own journeys.
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Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
As the sun journeys through your polar-opposite sign, Cancer season puts partnerships of every kind under the microscope, from romance and friendship to business agreements and recurring conflicts.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
On summer weekends, visitors can also take a challenging Introduction to Wild Caving Tour, which journeys into undeveloped parts of the cave and requires belly crawling.
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Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Rogue Orbit follows a young man named Rex, who journeys alongside a mysterious girl named Sophia and his robot companion, Haro VII.
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George Yang,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
In it, Noah journeys from city to city with friends, collaborators and surprise guests, each episode blending his signature humor with authentic, on-the-ground experiences that spotlight local people, food, and culture.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
The Emmy-winning journalist and filmmaker’s cinematic six-episode documentary series journeys to the heart of the world’s most important stories.
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Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Through immersive sound, travel, and intimate interviews, Baudelaire journeys from Benin to Haiti and across the Haitian diaspora to uncover the true story of Vodou — a story of resistance, faith, and cultural survival that’s often been distorted by fear and colonial mythmaking.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
One of the most popular hikes—the Vikos Gorge—journeys through one of the deepest gorges, winding along quiet villages and monasteries.
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Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
Ron Seman was known as the master of the Indiana Dunes trails, spending years joyfully guiding thousands of people on journeys through its natural wonders.
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Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Hear from some of the most successful founders, actors and musicians featured on the iconic Forbes Under 30 list, as well as the industry veterans, investors and mentors who helped shape their journeys.
—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Near the docks of Annapolis, Middleton's served as a popular meeting place for merchants and sailors needing refreshments after their arduous journeys, according to White.
—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 June 2026
That’s because although chatbots mostly answer questions, tutors lead students on structured learning journeys.
—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Take Hogarth, whose moral series seem to me to be exploring how storytelling works through metaphors of paths and journeys.
—
Clare Bucknell,
The New York Review of Books,
27 June 2026
The two men’s faith journeys are distinctly different, of course.
—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Connecting cities in multiple states, routes range in scope from a two-day, one-night Pacific Coast jaunt to epic cross-country journeys through shifting landscapes.
—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
At its core, Purposeful Voices is about creating space for real conversations and real experiences, because our stories can often help others navigate their own journeys.
—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Verb
Canoe journeys through the surrounding waterways will be led by Homalco guides, whose people were long recognized among the region’s finest maritime navigators.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
As the sun journeys through your polar-opposite sign, Cancer season puts partnerships of every kind under the microscope, from romance and friendship to business agreements and recurring conflicts.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
On summer weekends, visitors can also take a challenging Introduction to Wild Caving Tour, which journeys into undeveloped parts of the cave and requires belly crawling.
—
Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Rogue Orbit follows a young man named Rex, who journeys alongside a mysterious girl named Sophia and his robot companion, Haro VII.
—
George Yang,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
In it, Noah journeys from city to city with friends, collaborators and surprise guests, each episode blending his signature humor with authentic, on-the-ground experiences that spotlight local people, food, and culture.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
The Emmy-winning journalist and filmmaker’s cinematic six-episode documentary series journeys to the heart of the world’s most important stories.
—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Through immersive sound, travel, and intimate interviews, Baudelaire journeys from Benin to Haiti and across the Haitian diaspora to uncover the true story of Vodou — a story of resistance, faith, and cultural survival that’s often been distorted by fear and colonial mythmaking.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
One of the most popular hikes—the Vikos Gorge—journeys through one of the deepest gorges, winding along quiet villages and monasteries.
—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for journeys
Noun
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Kkj 2-Pack Casual Tank Tops Loose, breathable tank tops like these are ideal for summer trips to the zoo, evening walks around the neighborhood, or just lounging around at home.
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State transportation officials also say commuters could save several minutes during rush-hour trips once the project is complete.
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Portnoy, who travels the country giving one-bite reviews that can make or break a business is polished, well dressed (although not usually formal), and has a more traditional, obvious type sense of humor.
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After refining, gasoline travels through pipelines, ships, trucks and fuel terminals before landing at filling stations, further prolonging higher prices for consumers.
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One likely possibility is sailcloth used to make the sails that powered Viking ships on expeditions into the wider world, Reher-Langberg said.
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For years, naturalists with the American Museum of Natural History, which funded some of Stefansson’s expeditions, had been arguing that Americans should really eat more whale.
Verb
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The jukebox musical is built from Keys’ catalogue of R&B and soul hits, a semi-autobiographical story that treks through her Manhattan upbringing.
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As announced by Alex Cora over the weekend, top Red Sox hitting prospect Franklin Arias will start at shortstop when the club treks up to Dunedin to face the Toronto Blue Jays.
Verb
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Lee Cowan tours what is described as an immersive experience in the life and legacy of the 26th president, as well as the nature that shaped both Roosevelt and his vision of America.
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Boat tours on the Loch also leave from Luss – provided you don’t miss the boarding call.
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“Journeys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journeys. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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