Thesaurus results for PILGRIMAGES

pilgrimages 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pilgrimage

as in travels

to take a trip especially of some distance tourists pilgrimaging to all of the traditional destinations across Europe

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pilgrimages

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noun

plural of pilgrimage

as in trips

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Recent Examples of pilgrimages

Noun

Climate change concerns have also been raised regarding pilgrimages in other countries, such as Kumbh Mela in India, which attracts hundreds of millions of Hindu worshippers, as well as the Arbaeen pilgrimage to Karbala in Iraq. — Mariam Amini, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

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For her cookbook, Pereira developed and perfected 100 original recipes with easy-to-find ingredients that infuse accessible dishes with rich flavors inspired by her Portuguese-Goan heritage and travels around the world.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The Glenwood Whitewater Activity Area has a standing river wave that draws kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders, and the river, which travels through dramatic Glenwood Canyon, is a top place for travelers interested in white-water rafting.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of travels

Noun

Conversations ranged from futuristic descriptions of everyday flying car trips to the ongoing struggles over funding for electric transit buses.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
UMass needs some kind of momentum after an 0-12 season last year, and Sacramento State will make a whole lot of trips from California to the Midwest after its surprising FBS jump.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of trips

Verb

Carlos Manuel Vesga submitted the Pluribus episode where Manousos treks up through South America while accepting no help from the hive members, a showcase of defiant pride and a good bit of physically demanding work.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026
The jukebox musical is built from Keys’ catalogue of R&B and soul hits, a semi-autobiographical story that treks through her Manhattan upbringing.

— David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 May 2026

Definition of treks

Noun

Many travel editors are familiar with the landing at London City Airport, too, where the glittering city skyline shows itself like a mirage after high-altitude journeys.

— Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
These complementary venues provide guests with varied culinary journeys, all while maintaining Avant Mar's commitment to quality and an evolving, authentic island experience.

— Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of journeys

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Although wine tastings are available daily by appointment, tours only available on weekends from December through July, outside of harvest season.

— Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Fine-dining Anthology also returns with a tasting menu that tours through Italy.

— Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of tours

Noun

Mars expeditions will last even longer — months, years and possibly entire lifetimes if SpaceX CEO Elon Musk achieves his goal of building a city on the red planet.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
In the decades since, millions of dollars have been poured into expeditions that have taken researchers from remote islands to the depths of the Pacific Ocean, including in recent years.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of expeditions

Noun

In the series, Kevin's owners divorce, and Kevin refuses to take a side, leading him to a pet rescue with odd and hilarious side quests.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
In the lead-up to Halloween, players can also look forward to weekly quests, themed rewards, and seasonal festivities.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of quests

Noun

On top of that, the Iranian airspace was closed to all flights during the bombings and Iranians were fleeing the country.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Airlines, supported by resilient travel demand and the shutdown of budget carrier Spirit in May, have hiked airfare and baggage fees and cut less profitable flights.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

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