peregrination

noun

Definition of peregrinationnext
as in trip
a going from one place to another usually of some distance planning a leisurely peregrination across Europe for our honeymoon

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peregrination
  1. trip
  2. expedition
  3. journey
  4. trek
  5. excursion
Noun
  • Last year, the Horned Frogs rode the dynamic duo of Olivia Miles and Marta Suarez to the Elite Eight and a regular season Big 12 championship and trip to the Elite Eight.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The first round of the playoffs are played on-campus, meaning a trip to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, could be in the Broncos’ future.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of trip
Noun
  • During the day, activities center around lectures, delivered by enthusiastic expedition team members.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The expedition takes unexpected turn when the quartet unearths a priceless artifact, one that should not exist.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of expedition
Noun
  • The cruise ship Odyssey has been at sea for two years and still has a year to go to complete the globe-crossing journey.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Jason has also played a supportive role in Brittany's entrepreneurial journey.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of journey
Noun
  • There’s also a genius Ritz-Venture & SeaVenture program offering a range of kayak excursions and jungle treks to secret beaches.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Ministry heads to Australia for three Good Things Festival dates and a couple of others, while a European trek kicks off April 2 in Europe with Die Krupps — which remixed a couple of Hate To Go’s songs, opening.
    — Gary Graff, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of trek
Noun
  • There’s also a genius Ritz-Venture & SeaVenture program offering a range of kayak excursions and jungle treks to secret beaches.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Gebala has frequently offered updates on Maya’s long recovery in posts to Facebook, including a recent excursion to see the rock band Foo Fighters and celebrate her 13th birthday.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of excursion
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