1
as in journeys
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 traverses
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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as in speeds
to proceed or move quickly
that racehorse can definitely travel
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as in associates
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
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 travels
Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Richard Linklater‘s Nouvelle Vague time-travels to the moment right before modern cinema’s big bang, when the French New Wave crested and Godard’s Breathless would change everything.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Urwerk revealed a watch that measures the distances our planet travels across the time-space continuum.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Route 66 travels 2,448 miles across eight states linking Chicago to Los Angeles.
—Kit Bernardi, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
If the sheer distance Albert travels is inconceivable to those of us with more earthbound callings, his on-air stats are equally mind-boggling.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The series revolved around Anka (Debska), a young anthropologist on a journey of self-discovery, who travels to the beautiful landscape of the Podhale region at the foot of the Tatra mountains only to stumble upon a dead body.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
This ability to regenerate has always been central to Doctor Who lore, so who would bet against Disney simply being a fleeting passenger in the Time Lord’s travels through space and time?
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Trump travels to Tokyo on Monday to meet new Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, and sorting out this confusion will no doubt be at the top of her agenda.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Throughout their travels, the women dive headfirst into new experiences like bungee jumping and feeding giraffes, pushing them out of their comfort zones and into vulnerable moments.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
The library will reportedly include interactive exhibits on Roosevelt’s history and travels.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The New York Times reported on Mangione's travels through Asia, including in Thailand and the mountains of Japan in the spring on 2024.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Herman is at work on another book, which will include hundreds of sketches he’s drawn during his travels over the past 40 years.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Fairfax resident David Janeczko recalled his travels near the victims’ memorial.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Twitty's home was cozy and bright, full of hundreds and hundreds of books and objects collected from his travels.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
European sailors of that era were fascinated by the rich trading cities of Asia, which had been known from Marco Polo’s travels.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
As someone who travels at least twice a month, my go-to sweater styles are lightweight options that don’t take up too much room in my luggage.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Richard Linklater‘s Nouvelle Vague time-travels to the moment right before modern cinema’s big bang, when the French New Wave crested and Godard’s Breathless would change everything.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Urwerk revealed a watch that measures the distances our planet travels across the time-space continuum.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Route 66 travels 2,448 miles across eight states linking Chicago to Los Angeles.
—Kit Bernardi, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
If the sheer distance Albert travels is inconceivable to those of us with more earthbound callings, his on-air stats are equally mind-boggling.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The series revolved around Anka (Debska), a young anthropologist on a journey of self-discovery, who travels to the beautiful landscape of the Podhale region at the foot of the Tatra mountains only to stumble upon a dead body.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
This ability to regenerate has always been central to Doctor Who lore, so who would bet against Disney simply being a fleeting passenger in the Time Lord’s travels through space and time?
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Trump travels to Tokyo on Monday to meet new Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, and sorting out this confusion will no doubt be at the top of her agenda.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
But while our bodies can develop immunity to viruses, even the savviest of travelers can fall victim to pickpockets on their travels.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Throughout their travels, the women dive headfirst into new experiences like bungee jumping and feeding giraffes, pushing them out of their comfort zones and into vulnerable moments.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
The library will reportedly include interactive exhibits on Roosevelt’s history and travels.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The New York Times reported on Mangione's travels through Asia, including in Thailand and the mountains of Japan in the spring on 2024.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Herman is at work on another book, which will include hundreds of sketches he’s drawn during his travels over the past 40 years.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Fairfax resident David Janeczko recalled his travels near the victims’ memorial.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Twitty's home was cozy and bright, full of hundreds and hundreds of books and objects collected from his travels.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
European sailors of that era were fascinated by the rich trading cities of Asia, which had been known from Marco Polo’s travels.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for travels
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Honesty becomes magnified when Mercury journeys through Sagittarius, as the planet of the mind aims straight for the truth, despite whether anyone is ready to hear it.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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An Australian schoolteacher journeys to Indonesia after ending her engagement, where a reunion with her first love and connection with his enigmatic best friend force her to choose between nostalgia and a new future.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Not only is the light spooky, but the three-hour tour traverses large rooms where the tuberculosis clinic was housed.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Ski Utah Interconnect Tour traverses a mountain range with stops in Solitude, Alta, and Deer Valley.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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So, Don handles the electric clippers in the backseat while Teddy speeds away from the crime scene.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Total structural failure is likely near the path of Melissa, especially in higher elevation areas where wind speeds atop and on the windward sides of hills and mountains could be up to 30 percent stronger.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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Hunger can be another motivator, especially if your feline associates certain times or behaviors with food.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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Compact Umbrella London is no stranger to rainy days, and as many cities gear up for less predictable weather this fall and winter, Ali says an umbrella is a must-have item for any trip.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Yet, with the rest of the squad beginning their preparations for a midweek trip to Hartlepool United in the League Cup, his absence had alarm bells ringing.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Precedents for pardon Maidstone’s campaign follows similar efforts elsewhere in the United Kingdom to confront historical injustices.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Gretchen follows many unsavory characters on Instagram, including Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan, and Ben Carson.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Boise and Garden City races One candidate running for Boise City Council has past drug charges, the Statesman found.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Oct. 2025
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Filmmaker Jordan Peele's feature debut and first venture into the realm of horror is an almost flawless, emotional roller coaster that races on the tracks of both Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and The Stepford Wives (1975).—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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Birdie runs First-round leader Steven Alker ran off six consecutive birdies on the back nine Friday which jettisoned him up the leaderboard to a tournament-record 61.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Bachelor season 19 contestant, Jade Roper Tolbert, who runs her own cosmetics company, was also a judge.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Travels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travels. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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