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
Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
From coast to coast, these train journeys showcase some of the season’s best scenery.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
The videos suggest that some of the groups spent up to three hours underground, a length of time that may seem unimaginable, but Duncan said passes quickly as sewer journeys require navigating slippery, humid environments and flowing water that could be a foot (30 centimeters) or deeper in places.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
At the heart of the documentary are the contrasting journeys of former enfant terrible of UK cuisine Marco Pierre White, and the young team behind rising Italian Japanese fusion restaurant Angelina in London’s hipster Dalston neighborhood.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 June 2026
That sweeping character journeys is what drew Ross to the part.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The conversation centered mostly on Obama and Robinson’s respective professional journeys and the decisions that would shape their careers, from their parents to relationships and crucial life lessons learned along the way.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
Instead, the Peugeot excels as a relaxed long-distance cruiser — quiet, smooth and effortlessly comfortable over extended journeys.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Their journeys intertwine, but their stories are unique.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
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
As Uranus journeys through Gemini and your fourth house of home, your emotional foundations are in for a major shake-up.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 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
Seven women from the Iranian national soccer team remain in Australia, an Australian government official said Wednesday, as the rest of their team journeys back to a country at the center of a widening conflict in the Middle East.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
The director is purposefully vague about what journeys the characters in Blue Man Group shows actually take.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
Here’s a look at five of the best coastal train journeys around the world—from ultra-luxe sleeper journeys to short sightseeing routes—that are worth planning your next summer trip around.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
From coast to coast, these train journeys showcase some of the season’s best scenery.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
The videos suggest that some of the groups spent up to three hours underground, a length of time that may seem unimaginable, but Duncan said passes quickly as sewer journeys require navigating slippery, humid environments and flowing water that could be a foot (30 centimeters) or deeper in places.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
At the heart of the documentary are the contrasting journeys of former enfant terrible of UK cuisine Marco Pierre White, and the young team behind rising Italian Japanese fusion restaurant Angelina in London’s hipster Dalston neighborhood.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 June 2026
That sweeping character journeys is what drew Ross to the part.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The conversation centered mostly on Obama and Robinson’s respective professional journeys and the decisions that would shape their careers, from their parents to relationships and crucial life lessons learned along the way.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
Instead, the Peugeot excels as a relaxed long-distance cruiser — quiet, smooth and effortlessly comfortable over extended journeys.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Their journeys intertwine, but their stories are unique.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Verb
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
As Uranus journeys through Gemini and your fourth house of home, your emotional foundations are in for a major shake-up.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 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
Seven women from the Iranian national soccer team remain in Australia, an Australian government official said Wednesday, as the rest of their team journeys back to a country at the center of a widening conflict in the Middle East.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
The director is purposefully vague about what journeys the characters in Blue Man Group shows actually take.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for journeys
Noun
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The crowd skews more towards families with young children, multi-gen ski trips, and groups who value a spot by the fireplace more than being the first person on the gondola each morning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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This time, though, Barkov wasn’t celebrating with the Panthers, who didn’t even make the Stanley Cup playoffs this year after three straight trips to the Stanley Cup Final and back-to-back championships.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The affordable passenger train travels between all five mountainous villages in Italy’s Cinque Terre region, running from spring until late fall.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz, through which travels one-fifth of the world’s oil, remains closed.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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France and Germany—at war since the Romans led punitive expeditions over the Rhine from Gaul into Germania—had become the twin-stroke engine of a united Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The missions would prepare for future ventures deeper into the solar system, including the first human expeditions to Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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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.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Travelers can go through the museum on their own, take an audio guide, or join one of the group tours for a more in-depth experience.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
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She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2023 and still tours.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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“Journeys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journeys. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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