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
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Traditional chemotherapy travels throughout the body and affects both cancerous and healthy cells.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
According to the report, Wang travels regularly for personal business.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
So, when Harvard-Westlake travels, one of his teammates wakes him.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
After more than three months of war, Iran has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which about 20% of the world's energy supply travels.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 11 June 2026
The discovery is centered on the Diamantina Fracture Zone, which travels west from the southwesternmost tip of Australia into the Indian Ocean along a rift valley that formed some 50 million years ago, when the Down Under continent split from Antarctica.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
The board also approved eliminating bus Route 33 — which travels between Union Gospel Mission and the bus stop at 12th and E streets — when the Dos Rios light rail station opens as early September.
—Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
The affordable passenger train travels between all five mountainous villages in Italy’s Cinque Terre region, running from spring until late fall.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
The trip is Xi's first overseas visit this year as the Chinese leader curtailed his international travels after the pandemic and hosted incoming leaders in Beijing instead.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Her recent travels have taken her to the Azores, Norway, Denmark, and Kiawah Island.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Until next time, may your travels be smooth, your receipts be tidy, and the rules—tax or otherwise—work the way they’re supposed to.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
These breathable pants are so cute and easy to style, you're guaranteed to reach for them again throughout your travels to wear in numerous different outfits—a capsule wardrobe win.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Prairie Village will act as a home base for the team in between their travels to different games, according to British tabloid The Daily Mail.
—Jenna Thompson
june 2, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Williams shared a cute snapshot from their travels to her Instagram in October 2025, which showed the 2-year-old sitting happily in a plastic tray while going through airport security.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 June 2026
In subsequent days, Renae shared further updates from her hiking travels, which appear to be continuing despite her setback.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Verb
Now on sale for $60, the Levi’s Baggy Cinch Jeans are a slightly more casual wide-leg option that are still perfect for your summer travels with their breathable fit despite their non-stretch, 100 percent cotton construction.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Traditional chemotherapy travels throughout the body and affects both cancerous and healthy cells.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
According to the report, Wang travels regularly for personal business.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
So, when Harvard-Westlake travels, one of his teammates wakes him.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
After more than three months of war, Iran has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which about 20% of the world's energy supply travels.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 11 June 2026
The discovery is centered on the Diamantina Fracture Zone, which travels west from the southwesternmost tip of Australia into the Indian Ocean along a rift valley that formed some 50 million years ago, when the Down Under continent split from Antarctica.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
The board also approved eliminating bus Route 33 — which travels between Union Gospel Mission and the bus stop at 12th and E streets — when the Dos Rios light rail station opens as early September.
—Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
The affordable passenger train travels between all five mountainous villages in Italy’s Cinque Terre region, running from spring until late fall.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
Noun
The sweat-wicking and quick-drying fabric is ideal for adventurous travels.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
The trip is Xi's first overseas visit this year as the Chinese leader curtailed his international travels after the pandemic and hosted incoming leaders in Beijing instead.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Her recent travels have taken her to the Azores, Norway, Denmark, and Kiawah Island.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Until next time, may your travels be smooth, your receipts be tidy, and the rules—tax or otherwise—work the way they’re supposed to.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
These breathable pants are so cute and easy to style, you're guaranteed to reach for them again throughout your travels to wear in numerous different outfits—a capsule wardrobe win.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Prairie Village will act as a home base for the team in between their travels to different games, according to British tabloid The Daily Mail.
—Jenna Thompson
june 2, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Williams shared a cute snapshot from their travels to her Instagram in October 2025, which showed the 2-year-old sitting happily in a plastic tray while going through airport security.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 June 2026
In subsequent days, Renae shared further updates from her hiking travels, which appear to be continuing despite her setback.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for travels
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Love is all about comfort, quality time and meaningful reassurance when Venus journeys through this Water sign.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The long days of summer feel designed for leisurely train travel, journeys that unfold at an unhurried pace and encourage travelers to settle in and enjoy the passing scenery.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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Here, the Road Runner Express coaster traverses 679 feet of track through desert trails.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Maps show the 900 block is five lanes wide and traverses a heavily commercial strip in north Washington, including multiple motels, stores and restaurants.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Ramsay speeds through many of the action shots to instead focus on Joe’s psyche.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Adrenaline speeds up peristalsis, the contractions and constrictions of the intestines, while blood is diverted from the digestive system, which can cause nausea.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The third vessel, for example, contains circular discs symbolizing water, which Chan associates with rebirth.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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In practical terms, that means Forest now associates humans with food and safety, the opposite of what a wild deer needs to survive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Or plan a trip at one of the area's many indoor waterparks.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Travel credit cards often get the spotlight for helping cardholders earn points and miles toward future trips.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The jukebox musical is built from Keys’ catalogue of R&B and soul hits, a semi-autobiographical story that treks through her Manhattan upbringing.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Evoking the scale and precision of the most celebrated Russian novelists, Daniyal Mueenuddin’s debut is a modern history of Pakistan told in four distinct parts, each of which follows a different main character with specific ambitions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The film follows three souls across Edo-period Japan, 1865 New South Wales and 2027 Australia, where each lifetime carries the emotional imprint of the last.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The fate of roughly $2 billion annually that was intended to help reduce wildfire risk, promote clean water and build affordable housing, along with other efforts across California, is uncertain as the Legislature races to pass a state budget by Monday.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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In another clip, as the couple pulls into the driveway of the property, floodwater rapidly races down the concrete.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Travels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travels. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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