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
Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Meanwhile, Ter Stegen did not travel to Milan to support the team in their Champions League semi-final return leg against Inter — which sources say left several members of club staff unimpressed.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 27 June 2025
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 28 June 2025
Because some countries' systems were funded by user fees, air traffic control operators ran into trouble when air travel dramatically decreased due to the pandemic.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 27 June 2025
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Verb
Drivers who only plan on traveling for short distances in extreme temperatures may not need to be concerned.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Meanwhile, Ter Stegen did not travel to Milan to support the team in their Champions League semi-final return leg against Inter — which sources say left several members of club staff unimpressed.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 27 June 2025
Noun
For travel tips, recipes and more insight on Italian culture, sign up for CNN’s Unlocking Italy newsletter.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 28 June 2025
Because some countries' systems were funded by user fees, air traffic control operators ran into trouble when air travel dramatically decreased due to the pandemic.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for travel
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In February, a team of researchers from Western University in Canada, in collaboration with the organization Defense Research and Development Canada, trekked into the high Arctic to try to measure the activity of satellites orbiting across the pole.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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Visitors can trek into the jungle to explore this enigmatic UNESCO World Heritage Site, stepping through ruins frozen in time.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 June 2025
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While there have been hundreds of successful expeditions across the Mid-Atlantic, the North Atlantic is less frequently traversed by solo ocean rowers and teams.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Florida’s House speaker stood up to DeSantis, and shifted the power dynamics Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida would normally be traversing the state this time of year, trumpeting his legislative accomplishments and the fellow Republican lawmakers who had fallen in line to achieve them.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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There are still questions about the cornerback position and the pass rush, but second-year defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley will have his unit flying around the field making plays.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Nearly two weeks ago, 62 carbon-spewing private jets reportedly flew world leaders into Kananaskis, Canada, for the G7 summit, raising serious questions about the travel choices of those who are supposed to be tackling climate change and other global crises.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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Parades, speeches, picnics, time with our families and fireworks are events commonly associated with the Fourth of July.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Side-stepping the kind of vast content-library construction now associated with services like Amazon Prime Video or HBO Max, Apple TV+ has accumulated just a few hundred titles over its six years in existence, curated around its relatively tiny collection of original films and TV shows.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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No matter where your summer trips take you, these breezy clothes, home and kitchen must-haves, beauty essentials, and travel staples are guaranteed to create a summer of fun.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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How much does Wildland Trekking camping trips cost?—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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In this immersive experience, journey into the ruins of Hawkins to find three missing townspeople … before the horrors lurking within find you.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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From the Interlaken Ost station, journey to the villages of Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, which Storey recommends for an easy day trip.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2025
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Airplane passengers crossing the Indian Ocean who peered out their windows on Oct. 19, 2024, might have seen what looked like a fast-moving star suddenly flash and fade.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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The east and west crossing streets along the parade route will be closed, as will 4th Ave N from Broad Street to Denny Way, starting at noon for parade staging.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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For such projects, L.A. County is expediting permitting timelines to speed up fire recovery.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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Cynthia, seeing Carmen and Julius bleeding, sped to the hospital, one minute away, but Carmen was pronounced dead on arrival.—
Sally Ventura
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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“Travel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travel. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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