Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for road-tripping
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As my character Vivian, the antiques dealer, would say, objects are migrating relics of time and place.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026 -
Meanwhile, sports rights have been migrating to streaming platforms, which are outside the FCC’s oversight.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
18 Jan. 2026
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The human brain is highly susceptible to often unproductive mind-wandering, and modern technology has only made the problem worse.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
7 Jan. 2026
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The cafe is known for its panoramic view of small planes taking off or landing but also for past concerns about customers wandering off the driveway into the path of taxiing planes.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2026
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Meet Cash, an energetic dog with a deep love of toys and gallivanting around in water, his profile says.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Sep. 2025
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Returning principal cast Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were all spot gallivanting around famed city haunts, including the Met, which transformed its exterior to host a Gala-esque fete appearing in the sequel.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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Neither is having your kids hopping about from school to school like free agents on 1-year contracts.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Travelers are chasing big moments and unforgettable experiences—think the Winter Olympics, the World Cup, or cultural festivals—rather than hopping from place to place.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Occasionally there would be a rumor of a bear roaming around on the mountain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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According to The Animal Foundation, a food delivery driver found Sadie roaming alone near a Family Dollar store in early January and contacted the city's Animal Protection Services, which transferred the dog into their care.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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This artsy coastal town is known for white sand beaches, roving trolleys, pink hotels, and a love for local businesses.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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What tabloid dross tends to obscure is his impressive career—first as a star dancer at the New York City Ballet, then as a roving choreographer of complex, dynamic work that is rooted in balletic conventions but not restricted by them.—
Sara Krolewski,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2026
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From then on, our Christmas Eve ritual took a new form—fancy dinner, followed by midnight Mass, then home for presents before traipsing to bed.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Nov. 2025
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After all that traveling and traipsing, grab a pick-me-up at one of the many craft beer, wine, and cocktail spots around town.—
Billie Cohen,
AFAR Media,
6 Nov. 2025
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Denver’s pioneering scene can focus on its designs instead of chasing corporate funhouses and touring exhibits about dead painters.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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The small shop, founded by touring musician Ryan Goebel, specializes in sourdough.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Road-tripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road-tripping. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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