as in to travel
to take a trip especially of some distance
tourists pilgrimaging to all of the traditional destinations across Europe
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Recent Examples of pilgrimage
Lilian Raji, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
In addition, pilgrims come to Jubilee to walk the 15-mile Seven Churches pilgrimage circuit around the city.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Others may also visit the sacred sites for a voluntary pilgrimage called Umrah that can be undertaken at any time.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The events beginning at a more Gen-X friendly time secured my attendance instead, as each cleverly capitalized on the influx of more than 75,000 art enthusiasts who pilgrimaged to the Magic City, using the week to announce new initiatives or promote existing ones.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
In addition, pilgrims come to Jubilee to walk the 15-mile Seven Churches pilgrimage circuit around the city.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
At the Flora-Bama, everybody’s welcome, and for many folks, their first pilgrimage to this sprawling shack on the beach begets a second one—and maybe a hundred more after that.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Others may also visit the sacred sites for a voluntary pilgrimage called Umrah that can be undertaken at any time.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pilgrimage
Verb
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Some of the videos have showcased stuff that people are doing to bring themselves comfort and joy like traveling, dancing, running or shopping, the last of which should make many businesses smile.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Families now must travel often far distances for their children’s youth sports competitions, which can be costly.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It’s been a bumpy journey on that end of the floor throughout the regular season.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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However, the transition from traditional wife to breadwinner was an unexpected journey.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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More severe thunderstorm warnings could be issued throughout the day as the storm treks eastward.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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To trek all 100 miles of the Nakasendo through Nagano, plan to hit the trail for five to seven days.—
Haley Harrison,
AFAR Media,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Padres need more from a star on the mound, too, as Dylan Cease has begun his walk year with just one quality start in his first six trips (5.76 ERA) to the mound.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Out of that sprang a nationwide movement to avoid buying U.S. products and Canadians are canceling trips south of the border in their droves.—
Jackie Northam,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The creativity the brothers bring from four decades of producing concerts and exploring design around the world while touring has injected a fresh perspective to HGTV, while their brotherhood has endeared them to viewers.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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Hike the hardwood hammocks on nature trails, visit the Marathon Wild Bird Center, and tour a historic home.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After landing their franchise quarterback in 2024 and making the playoffs during Bo Nix’s encouraging rookie season, this offseason has been about careful upgrades designed to help Denver take another step forward in its quest to become real contenders — and not just in 2025.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Hunter averaged over 100 snaps per game in his final season with Colorado amid his quest to turn the program around, alongside Shedeur and Deion Sanders.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For some context, that Titan submersible voyaging to the wreckage imploded at a depth of more than 10,000 feet.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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Wilmore and Williams voyaged home in a spacecraft manufactured by Boeing's competitor, SpaceX. The White House credited Donald Trump for the astronauts' return.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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All are present and accounted for in the reality-shattering odyssey of Max Renn (James Woods), a TV exec whose investigation into the broadcast of a mysterious snuff film has a profoundly destructive effect on his mind, body, and maybe soul.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Washington Post: The odyssey of Abrego Garcia begins with a defunct registry.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Pilgrimage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgrimage. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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