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
Jeffrey C. Dixon, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
What Wisconsin flyers should know What are the best times to travel for Labor Day?
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
As for Air Canada, the airline says 500 flights will be cancelled by end of Friday, which would impact about 100,000 passengers who would have to find travel alternatives.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
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Companies are already beginning to use it for customer service in industries from finance to travel.
—Jeffrey C. Dixon, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
What Wisconsin flyers should know What are the best times to travel for Labor Day?
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
Don’t: Pack a travel steamer Instead: Bring a wrinkle-release spray
Most travel steamers in the U.S. won’t work in Europe because of the different voltage standards.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
As for Air Canada, the airline says 500 flights will be cancelled by end of Friday, which would impact about 100,000 passengers who would have to find travel alternatives.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
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Verb
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As park rangers provided medical care to the climber, officials said its search and rescue litter team trekked to the base of Timberline Falls carrying equipment in the event it was needed for a rope rescue, officials said.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The adjustable strap in the back helps the shoe stay on your foot while trekking through the sand, and the water-friendly material makes for an easy wash-off and a quick dry.—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Aug. 2025
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If not, grab a booth at MacLaren's and settle in as architect Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) traverses the streets, bars, and rooftop Halloween parties of New York in search of his one true love.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The fact that concrete is a much larger piece means the crack can traverse the entire pad.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In June, my children and I flew from Singapore to Texas to visit family.—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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Executing the heists: 'special ops tactical team' On Feb. 1, 2023, five Chilean nationals flew from the Los Angeles airport to the Detroit area.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For example, taking 4,000 daily steps, which equates to nearly 2 miles, was associated with a 36% lower risk of death compared to 2,000 steps.1 However, the researchers did note a handful of limitations.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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The showgirl aesthetic is typically associated with the burlesque scene, where female performers adorned themselves with rhinestones, sequins, and feathers at various clubs, theaters, and lounges.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Not only will the Heat play six of its first eight games on the road and embark on a West Coast trip during the second week of the regular season, but 11 of the Heat’s first 15 games come against opponents that made the playoffs last season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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The postponement of the trip due to bad weather just added to the malign promise of the place.—
Emma Sloley
August 14,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the course of a single week, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and a host of European leaders all journeyed to the United States.—
MICHAEL KIMMAGE,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Departing from Longyearbyen, Svalbard, guests will journey through fjords and remote islands in search of polar bears, walruses, reindeer, Arctic foxes, and whales in their natural habitat.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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,
28 Aug. 2025
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According to Carey, her path crossed with Tupac’s during an awards show in the ‘90s.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hunt, who is a runner, sped like a wide receiver from one end zone toward the other.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
23 Aug. 2025
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Crackdown on truckers speeds up 'There's so much work and not enough drivers that companies are willing to take the risk.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Travel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travel. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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