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
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
And while their journeys are deeply nuanced, the bottom line is the same.
—Vogue, 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
Design these as educational journeys that position me as the essential guide.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Speakers include Miller, alongside the founders and chief executive officers of all participating brands, who will share their Day One stories, creative journeys and insights into their supply chains.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
That changed in the early 2010s when the passage became more accessible, and since then the number of journeys through it has risen from a handful each year to around 100.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Now a new wave of talented young players are set to begin their journeys.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
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
In June 2026, ABC News Studios will present a two-hour primetime special that journeys through the nation to locales like New Orleans and the American frontier tied to lands in the Disney Parks.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
And while their journeys are deeply nuanced, the bottom line is the same.
—Vogue, 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
Design these as educational journeys that position me as the essential guide.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Speakers include Miller, alongside the founders and chief executive officers of all participating brands, who will share their Day One stories, creative journeys and insights into their supply chains.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
That changed in the early 2010s when the passage became more accessible, and since then the number of journeys through it has risen from a handful each year to around 100.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Now a new wave of talented young players are set to begin their journeys.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
In June 2026, ABC News Studios will present a two-hour primetime special that journeys through the nation to locales like New Orleans and the American frontier tied to lands in the Disney Parks.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for journeys
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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
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An avid fan of South Korean pop group BTS, Shirgaonkar attends a live event roughly every two months, mostly in Mumbai, and travels overseas at least once a year to see her favorite artists perform.—
Shreya Ghosal,Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Headhaul cargo travels on the outbound route from an origin port to its destination—or in these cases, northbound through the Suez Canal on an Asia-to-Europe .—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Jan. 2026
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Commonly framed and told histories of Indigenous women such as Pocahontas and Sacagawea, who are associated with famous expeditions by white English settlers in North America, are clear examples.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Roamwell also offers kits for weekenders, business trips, and expeditions, so you’re covered no matter the length of your journey.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
8 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 30 Jan. 2026.
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