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
ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
If nerves rise, steel your voice and lead with the headline, since plain language travels farther than frills.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
That new bridge will be the third border crossing option between Detroit and Windsor via the Detroit River, the other being the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel that travels under the river.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The information responsible for carrying out the body’s basic functions travels along these nerve fibers, which can be vulnerable.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Undine studies the society pages obsessively, reading about other people’s weddings, travels, and scandals the way a strategist studies a playbook.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Their sound travels across the city, echoing through buildings, entering rooms uninvited.
—Babak Rahimi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Curtis Gilbert is a pipe fitter for Local 533 who travels for work, and Tonja Gilbert worked from home, which was the RV, before it was damaged in the storm.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated April 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Based out of Fort Lauderdale, Brown travels east to west every week in his 18-wheeler, often driving up to 11-hour shifts and eating in his vehicle to stay on schedule.
—David Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The pair have mastered the couples' pic while on their travels together.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Her dangerous travels are over.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
To put that into practice, bring items into the room that not only reflect the colors and silhouettes that bring you joy, but also reflect your personal history—be that through objects from your travels or inherited from a relative.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
Then, there are the Acts of the Apostles, the New Testament account of the early years of Christian evangelism, generally thought to have been written by the author who is given the name Luke and who either accompanied Paul on his travels or heard about them afterward.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
While McMahan has also brought home butter from Japan, Italy and other travels, the internet seems particularly enamored with the French heavy-hitters right now.
—Elliott Harrell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Critics of the system say its an invasion of privacy that creates a mass surveillance network and tracks innocent people during their daily travels.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Jewelry always has a way of getting lost or tangled on your travels, so store your accessories in a travel jewelry organizer to keep track of valuables.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Also, Freiburg travels to Celta Vigo with a healthy 3-0 advantage and Real Betis hosts Braga after drawing the first leg 1-1.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
If nerves rise, steel your voice and lead with the headline, since plain language travels farther than frills.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
That new bridge will be the third border crossing option between Detroit and Windsor via the Detroit River, the other being the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel that travels under the river.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The information responsible for carrying out the body’s basic functions travels along these nerve fibers, which can be vulnerable.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Undine studies the society pages obsessively, reading about other people’s weddings, travels, and scandals the way a strategist studies a playbook.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Their sound travels across the city, echoing through buildings, entering rooms uninvited.
—Babak Rahimi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Curtis Gilbert is a pipe fitter for Local 533 who travels for work, and Tonja Gilbert worked from home, which was the RV, before it was damaged in the storm.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated April 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Based out of Fort Lauderdale, Brown travels east to west every week in his 18-wheeler, often driving up to 11-hour shifts and eating in his vehicle to stay on schedule.
—David Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
The struggling low-cost airline has filed for bankruptcy protection twice, but has been buffeted by surging fuel costs and tepid customer demand for its products, even as other airlines that have skewed to more premium and business travels have seen their shares — and profits — surge.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The pair have mastered the couples' pic while on their travels together.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Her dangerous travels are over.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
To put that into practice, bring items into the room that not only reflect the colors and silhouettes that bring you joy, but also reflect your personal history—be that through objects from your travels or inherited from a relative.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
Then, there are the Acts of the Apostles, the New Testament account of the early years of Christian evangelism, generally thought to have been written by the author who is given the name Luke and who either accompanied Paul on his travels or heard about them afterward.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
While McMahan has also brought home butter from Japan, Italy and other travels, the internet seems particularly enamored with the French heavy-hitters right now.
—Elliott Harrell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Critics of the system say its an invasion of privacy that creates a mass surveillance network and tracks innocent people during their daily travels.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Jewelry always has a way of getting lost or tangled on your travels, so store your accessories in a travel jewelry organizer to keep track of valuables.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for travels
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When Venus journeys through its home sign, Taurus, its energy is especially strong.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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After the Rebellion’s defeat on the ice planet Hoth, Luke journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with Jedi Master Yoda.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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The river traverses land where three generations of the Egger family once raised dairy cows.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Hale traverses mountain trails, excavates court records, and reflects on his family’s roots in the region to examine the unexpected connections between the two events.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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This heat then speeds up the reactions, creating even more heat in a vicious cycle.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2026
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In Michigan City along the lakefront, a new second track speeds up travel time to Chicago, and plans call for a $300 million luxury hotel and townhouse development to transform the city into a commuter and tourist destination.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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His trip to Old Trafford for the Leeds United match will have left him contemplating the more difficult decisions ahead.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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This is the place to organize unforgettable outdoor adventures, from fishing trips and private charter boat excursions to guided jaunts on a traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As announced by Alex Cora over the weekend, top Red Sox hitting prospect Franklin Arias will start at shortstop when the club treks up to Dunedin to face the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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Eloise sucks it up and treks over to see her old frenemy Cressida.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The latter post was criticized by Ben Stiller for using footage from his 2008 comedy Tropic Thunder, which follows a group of actors who are unwittingly dropped into a Southeast Asian war zone.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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This development follows the delivery of the lead handling system’s primary components and the establishment of the plant’s structural foundation.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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With the support of his wife Chiyoho (Yoshitaka), Murashige races to uncover the truth before the castle falls.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Some Senate races in what should be Republican strongholds are suddenly looking tighter that expected.—
Nancy Cook,
Bloomberg,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Travels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travels. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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