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
Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The couple often travels to car shows, from Julian to Santa Barbara, and Lynne has vintage outfits to match the cars.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Bosnia & Herzegovina travels to San Marino hoping to defend its spot atop Group H in the UEFA portion of 2026 World Cup qualifying on Saturday.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Great River Road Illinois At more than 500 miles long, Great River Road travels along the Mississippi River, running almost the entire western length of the state of Illinois.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
As this light travels through the atmosphere, shorter wavelengths like blue and violet scatter away, while longer wavelengths (reds and oranges) bend and filter through.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
The company travels to Rome, where Blackshirts march in the piazzas, but Duse’s health worsens.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
In the six-part series, Shalhoub travels the globe sampling a variety of international cuisines and cultures, with bread connecting them all.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
No one travels to sit quietly at a desk.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Back inside, Winters guides me through his collection of family photos and mementos from his travels.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
This season will showcase Levy’s travels to Austria, Canada, England, India, Ireland, Mexico, South Korea and the United States, each stop bringing new opportunities to broaden his perspective on traveling.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Most scenarios keep anything that develops at tropical storm strength or weaker during its travels toward the Caribbean, said Michael Lowry, a hurricane specialist with WPLG 10 News in South Florida.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Ant Anstead is documenting his travels around England with girlfriend Renée Zellweger!
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Founder Carolyn Cerminara-Kelly draws inspiration from her background and travels, incorporating rich neutrals, natural materials, and touches of glamour in each refined space.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Some take detours, swirling sideways beneath the surface, subtly shaping how far and fast a landslide travels.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
My wife, a nonfan, graciously joined me, reading material in hand, at games in cities such as Boston, Houston, New York and Los Angeles when our summer vacation travels coincided with Sox visits.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
The adventurous archaeologist travels the globe looking for missing artifacts and historical treasures.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The couple often travels to car shows, from Julian to Santa Barbara, and Lynne has vintage outfits to match the cars.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Bosnia & Herzegovina travels to San Marino hoping to defend its spot atop Group H in the UEFA portion of 2026 World Cup qualifying on Saturday.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Great River Road Illinois At more than 500 miles long, Great River Road travels along the Mississippi River, running almost the entire western length of the state of Illinois.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
As this light travels through the atmosphere, shorter wavelengths like blue and violet scatter away, while longer wavelengths (reds and oranges) bend and filter through.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
The company travels to Rome, where Blackshirts march in the piazzas, but Duse’s health worsens.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
In the six-part series, Shalhoub travels the globe sampling a variety of international cuisines and cultures, with bread connecting them all.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
No one travels to sit quietly at a desk.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
From breezy wide-leg pants to tailored joggers, these fashion finds will keep you comfy and put-together from day to night and throughout your travels—no iron necessary.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Back inside, Winters guides me through his collection of family photos and mementos from his travels.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
This season will showcase Levy’s travels to Austria, Canada, England, India, Ireland, Mexico, South Korea and the United States, each stop bringing new opportunities to broaden his perspective on traveling.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Most scenarios keep anything that develops at tropical storm strength or weaker during its travels toward the Caribbean, said Michael Lowry, a hurricane specialist with WPLG 10 News in South Florida.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Ant Anstead is documenting his travels around England with girlfriend Renée Zellweger!
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Founder Carolyn Cerminara-Kelly draws inspiration from her background and travels, incorporating rich neutrals, natural materials, and touches of glamour in each refined space.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Some take detours, swirling sideways beneath the surface, subtly shaping how far and fast a landslide travels.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
My wife, a nonfan, graciously joined me, reading material in hand, at games in cities such as Boston, Houston, New York and Los Angeles when our summer vacation travels coincided with Sox visits.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for travels
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Transformative Conservation Travel Because TerraFauna journeys directly support the grassroots conservation organizations the company partners with, guests in turn are supporting on-the-ground efforts to protect endangered species, restore wild landscapes, and empower local communities.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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When Venus journeys through Leo’s Fixed fires, the love planet invites you to open your heart and step into the spotlight, whether with a daring fashion statement or a bold declaration of love.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Patient data traverses unsecured networks in jurisdictions beyond the scope of oversight.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 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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Mechanical engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a new framework that speeds up the design of shock-absorbing foam materials, used in everything from sports and military helmets to spacecraft landing struts.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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This is incredibly important to finance and commercial teams, and speeds the time to insights by six times, in my experience.—
Chris "Jay" Hawkinson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Create Low-Stakes Opportunities for Visibility Gen Z often associates visibility with exposure to criticism.—
Ruth Oh Reitmeier,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Especially given the fact that the latter only associates itself with organic style stars, not limited to Solange and Beyoncé.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
25 Aug. 2025
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Travelers already fortunate enough to spend a few days in the epitome of paradise know what these excited resort-goers are in for—the trip of a lifetime.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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During a weekend trip with a billionaire’s son, they are targeted by a gang of kidnappers.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The recent call for help follows a similar incident in May.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The campaign narrative follows Wood through her daily routine in New York City, underscoring how lingerie can serve as a versatile component of everyday dressing.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The 40-year-old Froome, who races for Israel–Premier Tech, was airlifted to hospital following a crash during training on August 27, undergoing surgery a day later.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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With only two surviving female white rhinoceros, a team of scientists races to create the world’s first surrogate rhino pregnancy, using cutting-edge science and unwavering resolve.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Chinese government runs an array of grantmaking programs to fund and promote research aligned with its national interests.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Max Verstappen’s Red Bull contract runs to 2028, while McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are also on long-term deals.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Travels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travels. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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