peregrinations

noun

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

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  1. trips
  2. expeditions
  3. journeys
  4. travels
Noun
  • Ambulances and medical helicopters made trips to and from the site, while unscathed survivors were put on buses.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • This velvet travel case is a much more efficient alternative to tossing jewelry into a plastic baggie on trips.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of trips
Noun
  • So, this brilliant archivist who worked with me found these images from French, German, and Italian anthropological expeditions.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The brand reinterpreted the Karakorum, Verone, Himalaya and Tibb jackets, paying tribute to its history, alpine culture and commitment to outfitting expeditions.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of expeditions
Noun
  • In Alaska, salmon are one of the main prey sources for belugas—and the fish need cold water to develop their eggs, keep their metabolism stable and prevent energy depletion during long migratory journeys.
    — Ryan Green, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2026
  • By contrast, those from the Northern states had to time their journeys carefully, since the Rockies and the Sierras could not be crossed in winter.
    — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of journeys
Noun
  • Her early travels in the 1920s and 1930s blurred the lines between escapism and art acquisition.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Uncle Tim brought fun and joy to every day and wrote parody songs to commemorate our travels.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of travels
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