1
as in to trek
to take a trip especially of some distance
the couple loves to travel and has been to 34 countries
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2
as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
will travel the river for a while and then continue on land
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3
as in to fly
to proceed or move quickly
that racehorse can definitely travel
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4
as in to associate
to come or be together as friends
he traveled with a fast crowd when he was in college
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as in trip
often travels plural
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
in all his travels he never met pleasanter people than he had in that village
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Recent Examples of travel
Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The trains traveling in opposite directions must each wait their turn.
—John Kell, Fortune, 10 July 2025
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
America’s own travel warning for the country, updated most recently this March, is Level 4: Do Not Travel.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Verb
Fine dining and traveling aboard a boat may seem like an unlikely pairing.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The trains traveling in opposite directions must each wait their turn.
—John Kell, Fortune, 10 July 2025
Noun
Reducing activities that contribute to air pollution, such as burning wood or unnecessary vehicle travel, is advised.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
America’s own travel warning for the country, updated most recently this March, is Level 4: Do Not Travel.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for travel
Verb
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Despite its short length the canyon trail is rugged, so be sure to wear good hiking shoes and consider bringing a trekking pole.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Many families around the country have supplemented their living by offering camel trekking to foreigners, and selling the soft-underside wool for pillowy socks, gloves, hats, and blankets.—
Matt Dutile,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County offers for loan two lightweight, all-terrain wheelchairs, each designed to traverse dirt, gravel, grass, snow and mud, spokeswoman Beth Schirott said.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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By definition, anybody attempting to move through Venice will meet some, or several, bodies of water to be traversed.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Passengers flying in the United States at certain airports are no longer required to take off their shoes when going through security lines, according to news outlets including CBS News and The New York Times on Monday.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Gunn’s approach is colorful, in both its palette and the costumes; proudly fantastical, with flying orbs, robots, portals, and giant monsters; and at times endearingly, intentionally corny (see: Krypto the super dog).—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Soliman also is associated with the Clifton Mosque and has led multiple services there, according to the mosque's website.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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Law enforcement officers raided a San Francisco home Tuesday associated with Devastating Pyrotechnics, the fireworks company linked to a deadly explosion last week in Esparto.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
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But as secrets surface and their relationship unravels, the couple’s trip turns sinister.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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Her cover photo was a selfie of her and Tamera smiling while outdoors on a camping trip.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Knighton’s book takes readers on a behind-the-scenes journey through each of America’s national parks while reflecting on his own personal growth and experiences.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In addition to starring as Neil Armstrong in First Man, Gosling will soon journey to a galaxy far, far away in a Star Wars film helmed by Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Hakimi exchanged passes with Dembélé, then crossed for Ruiz, who maintained control despite Federico Valverde’s challenge and scored from 8 yards for his third goal of the tournament.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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Ionic technology, on the other hand, speeds up dry time and cuts frizz (especially helpful in humid weather) but can leave fine hair looking too sleek or limp if overused.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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The film is projected to earn $24 million over the weekend and speed past $107 million by Sunday.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 July 2025
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“Travel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travel. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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