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as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
Jack Kerouac's celebrated novel about penniless free spirits peregrinating the United States
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as in to travel
to take a trip especially of some distance
a couple of backpacking college students who decided to spend the summer peregrinating around Ireland
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Orlando Sentinel Florida’s House speaker stood up to DeSantis, and shifted the power dynamics Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida would normally be traversing the state this time of year, trumpeting his legislative accomplishments and the fellow Republican lawmakers who had fallen in line to achieve them.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
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While there have been hundreds of successful expeditions across the Mid-Atlantic, the North Atlantic is less frequently traversed by solo ocean rowers and teams.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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Before their egos ruined it, Buffalo Bill and Doc Carver hosted a traveling Wild West Show, starting in 1883.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2025
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And while the first U.K. show debuted over a week ago on June 5, fans continue to travel from across the globe, keeping the excitement alive for each show.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2025
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Fingers crossed for an eventual console release as well!—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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In February, a team of researchers from Western University in Canada, in collaboration with the organization Defense Research and Development Canada, trekked into the high Arctic to try to measure the activity of satellites orbiting across the pole.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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Visitors can trek into the jungle to explore this enigmatic UNESCO World Heritage Site, stepping through ruins frozen in time.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 June 2025
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The Context American Pickers quickly became a History Channel hit following its debut in January 2010.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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Kelson helps Spike and the baby to escape another attack but Samson follows Spike to the island, where the Alpha is killed.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
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Setting Sail on Cruise Ships The summer travel season also kicks off with cruise passengers voyaging throughout different parts of the United States.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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The Titan submersible was voyaging to the ruins of the Titanic in June 2023.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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Right Now The indoor-outdoor design of the house allows residents to easily walk from the main living area to the covered patio and access the outdoor kitchen, alfresco dining area, or comfy lounges.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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In addition to the fort’s historic reenactments, there are tours available, and many guests enjoy walking along the pristine beach to look for whales from December to April.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
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In this immersive experience, journey into the ruins of Hawkins to find three missing townspeople … before the horrors lurking within find you.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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From the Interlaken Ost station, journey to the villages of Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, which Storey recommends for an easy day trip.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2025
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“Peregrinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peregrinate. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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