as in to stay
to reside as a temporary guest
began their retirement by leisurely sojourning with friends and relatives scattered across the country
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Recent Examples of sojourn
Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Plans for at least two weddings were being discussed by staff during our sojourn.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Spend afternoon away from crowds with lower key activities; café time or sojourning in a park.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
More than a century later, the old-school Americana spirit is as strong as ever, now a summer sojourn for families and folks from all over New England.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Plans for at least two weddings were being discussed by staff during our sojourn.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Verb
Thousands sojourn to New York City's Coney Island for the Annual Mermaid Parade, decked in aquatic apparel.
—Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Spend afternoon away from crowds with lower key activities; café time or sojourning in a park.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sojourn
Noun
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In a Medi-Cal hospice case charged this April in California, prosecutors said operators bought SSNs from breach dumps and enrolled non-California residents as terminally ill hospice patients, then billed the state for visits that never happened.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Alongside creators like Mark Rober, Dude Perfect, Clix, PrestonPlayz, and more, Donaldson spent the day granting wishes for kids who also got surprise visits from Marvel superstars Anthony Mackie and Paul Bettany and an evening celebration with a live Avengers show and activations from YouTube.—
Jon Youshaei,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Due to safety concerns, the age restriction for overwater villa stays is 13 and up, though parents or guardians can sign a waiver upon booking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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More importantly, leadership storytelling requires energy, curiosity, and the willingness to stay awake to what others miss.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Sojourn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sojourn. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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