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
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid travels back up from the stomach into the esophagus (tube connecting the throat to the stomach).
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 9 Nov. 2025
Safe travels back home, Bills fans.
—Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Over 95% of international data and voice call traffic travels through nearly a million miles of underwater communication cables.
—Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
The trail transitions into the Chimney Flats Trail, which travels northwest up an incline for roughly a mile before coming to a paved road.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
The remake will give new life to the original film, even if That Man From Rio already still travels a lot internationally.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Any man who travels knows the importance of having a tube of reliable lip balm at the ready in his toiletry bag.
—John Lonsdale, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
The Montclair parents found that most elementary school students can handle a distance of 3-5 miles, and the group travels at a speed of around 6 miles per hour so the younger kids can keep up.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
That mission extends beyond his own travels.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Currently available in sizes ranging from XS to XL, this organic cotton sweatshirt provides a generous, relaxed fit that’ll channel the sensation of snuggling in your favorite blanket during your travels.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Sayad’s family and their travels are also big influences on his food choices.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
Find these and more delectable recipes adapted from Padma’s travels—along with the stories of those that inspired her along the way—in Padma’s All American, $40, available to purchase now.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
Reporters retraced parts of the Oregon Trail, panned for gold in California and followed the myths and realities of Paul Revere's 1775 ride from Boston as the Redcoats moved in, among other travels that still resonate today.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 3 Nov. 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
Verb
On a sweltering July day, a steady stream of fans travels to the outskirts of Fort Worth to point iPhones across the highway at the TV greasy spoon frequented by oil industry fixer Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton).
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid travels back up from the stomach into the esophagus (tube connecting the throat to the stomach).
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 9 Nov. 2025
Safe travels back home, Bills fans.
—Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Over 95% of international data and voice call traffic travels through nearly a million miles of underwater communication cables.
—Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
The trail transitions into the Chimney Flats Trail, which travels northwest up an incline for roughly a mile before coming to a paved road.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
The remake will give new life to the original film, even if That Man From Rio already still travels a lot internationally.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Any man who travels knows the importance of having a tube of reliable lip balm at the ready in his toiletry bag.
—John Lonsdale, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
The Montclair parents found that most elementary school students can handle a distance of 3-5 miles, and the group travels at a speed of around 6 miles per hour so the younger kids can keep up.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
The idea originated from Curiel’s travels in the region with his wife and business partner, Kasie Curiel.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
That mission extends beyond his own travels.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Currently available in sizes ranging from XS to XL, this organic cotton sweatshirt provides a generous, relaxed fit that’ll channel the sensation of snuggling in your favorite blanket during your travels.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Sayad’s family and their travels are also big influences on his food choices.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
Find these and more delectable recipes adapted from Padma’s travels—along with the stories of those that inspired her along the way—in Padma’s All American, $40, available to purchase now.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
Reporters retraced parts of the Oregon Trail, panned for gold in California and followed the myths and realities of Paul Revere's 1775 ride from Boston as the Redcoats moved in, among other travels that still resonate today.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 3 Nov. 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
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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The Rock Creek Loop traverses approximately seven miles of ravines, creeks, subtropical forest, and small footbridges.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Lake-effect snow is anticipated as cold air traverses the relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes, with several inches of accumulation and hazardous travel possible, especially near Lakes Erie and Ontario.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Its greatest — and most realistic — role is as a legal safety net for when the world inevitably speeds past that limit.—
Sophie Yeo,
The Dial,
4 Nov. 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
Verb
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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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Sharing this could save a trip, a holiday or at least someone’s sanity.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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While the benefit only applies to travel with that specific airline, this can easily save you $70 in fees per person per round-trip flight.—
Harlan Vaughn,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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One man who became obsessed with Garfield after his 1880 speech was the eccentric Charles Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen), and the series follows his attempts to get a job in the administration.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film follows Lucy, a young, ambitious New York City matchmaker who finds herself in a love triangle with one of her clients, an investment banker (Pascal), and her ex (Evans), a scrappy, struggling actor.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Youngkin’s comments come after Democrats swept last night’s statewide and House of Delegates races in Virginia.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
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Detroit City Council races Along with a heated mayor's race, there are two open districts seats and two at-large seats up for grabs on the Detroit City Council.—
Detroit Free Press,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Daily baguette runs to the local bakery – an errand that Anract says used to be as automatic and ritualistic as brushing teeth – have become less frequent.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Admission is $8 per person and gets you access to the International Space Hall of Fame and the New Horizons Dome Theater & Planetarium, which runs daily shows and live presentations.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Travels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travels. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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