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
Rory Doherty, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
The list of school shootings — and the number of children dead — have mounted since current high schoolers began their educational journeys.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025
Simple automations like welcome sequences, re-engagement nudges, or even birthday messages can turn one-off emails into structured customer journeys.
—William Jones, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Loyal customers should have different return journeys from high-risk customers.
—Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
History buffs and foliage lovers alike will be thrilled to learn of the return of Virginia Scenic Railway's Shenandoah Valley Limited, which is set to make weekend journeys through the rolling hills of western Virginia this fall.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
These journeys are much more normal for them.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Tagging takes place at the end of the summer each year and gives the community the opportunity to take part in the butterflies' journeys.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
On the front end, Spangle transforms static shopping into living, in-session journeys that adapt in real time.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
When Venus journeys through Leo’s Fixed fires, the love planet invites you to open your heart and step into the spotlight, whether with a daring fashion statement or a bold declaration of love.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Using the clothes to tell the story was particularly important in the case of Julia Schlaepfer’s Alex, the British aristocrat who falls in love with Brandon Sklenar’s Spencer and journeys halfway around the world to be with him again — enduring much in the process.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Staples, played in the movie by Emily Blunt, was a recovering alcoholic, and the couple’s fraught journeys with sobriety led to feelings of abandonment and bitterness.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
The list of school shootings — and the number of children dead — have mounted since current high schoolers began their educational journeys.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025
Simple automations like welcome sequences, re-engagement nudges, or even birthday messages can turn one-off emails into structured customer journeys.
—William Jones, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Loyal customers should have different return journeys from high-risk customers.
—Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
History buffs and foliage lovers alike will be thrilled to learn of the return of Virginia Scenic Railway's Shenandoah Valley Limited, which is set to make weekend journeys through the rolling hills of western Virginia this fall.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
These journeys are much more normal for them.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Tagging takes place at the end of the summer each year and gives the community the opportunity to take part in the butterflies' journeys.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
On the front end, Spangle transforms static shopping into living, in-session journeys that adapt in real time.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Transformative Conservation Travel Because TerraFauna journeys directly support the grassroots conservation organizations the company partners with, guests in turn are supporting on-the-ground efforts to protect endangered species, restore wild landscapes, and empower local communities.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
When Venus journeys through Leo’s Fixed fires, the love planet invites you to open your heart and step into the spotlight, whether with a daring fashion statement or a bold declaration of love.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Using the clothes to tell the story was particularly important in the case of Julia Schlaepfer’s Alex, the British aristocrat who falls in love with Brandon Sklenar’s Spencer and journeys halfway around the world to be with him again — enduring much in the process.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for journeys
Noun
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Many parents are forced to think in terms of trade-offs, the study found, weighing the importance of family trips against retirement savings or their children's college funds.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Black Tomato found that trips to Ranthambore National Park in India to see tigers are up 50 percent since before Covid.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The adventurous archaeologist travels the globe looking for missing artifacts and historical treasures.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The couple often travels to car shows, from Julian to Santa Barbara, and Lynne has vintage outfits to match the cars.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Polar Museum covers everything from early hunting expeditions to Amundsen’s polar achievements, while the Tromsø Museum offers insight into Sami culture and the natural phenomenon of the northern lights.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The original collection of short stories was published in 1950 and centered on Earth colonizing the Red Planet in a series of devastating expeditions, and its interactions with the world's psychic native inhabitants.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un tours an unnamed missile factory on August 31, 2025, according to state media.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Guests can go on land excursions like Old Quarter tours with cooking lessons in Penang, yoga and a sound bath on a Langkawi beach, or an adventure at Perlis Geopark.—
Ann Shields,
AFAR Media,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Journeys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journeys. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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