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
Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The Doctor) who travels on adventures through all of time and space.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 14 May 2026
Earlier this year, Jordan brought in Hethington, a Navy veteran whose travels through the Caribbean and appreciation of Black foodways matched his own.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Owner Kari Long travels throughout South Florida for private lessons.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
That happens because standard chemotherapy travels through the bloodstream.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The German photographer travels from palace to palace capturing stars like Hannah Einbinder, Oklou, and Leïla Bekhti for Vanity Fair at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
—Kahina Sekkaï, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
The ship, small by cruise liner standards, travels to the Antarctic.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 7 May 2026
The hormone then travels to the locus coeruleus, a cluster of neurons in the brainstem that governs arousal.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
One thing on my travels has disgusted me.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
That sense of style extended to the family’s home, its decor, their lifestyle, travels, accommodations and beyond, which created a connectedness, according to Ron Herman.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
After their travels, they were then spotted in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 14.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The perfect companion for your warm-weather travels, this small crossbody is now under $100.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
People don’t realize how much of theater travels.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 May 2026
The images—a blend of crowdsourced photos and places the couple discovered on their travels—have even won the approval of the director, who signed off on the use of his name.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
Since the building’s reopening in 2018, the owners say thousands of guests have ended their travels with a meal in the diner.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Verb
Doctor Who, the longest-running British sci-fi television series, follows the stories of a regenerating Time Lord who travels on adventures through all of time and space.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The Doctor) who travels on adventures through all of time and space.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 14 May 2026
Earlier this year, Jordan brought in Hethington, a Navy veteran whose travels through the Caribbean and appreciation of Black foodways matched his own.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Owner Kari Long travels throughout South Florida for private lessons.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
That happens because standard chemotherapy travels through the bloodstream.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The German photographer travels from palace to palace capturing stars like Hannah Einbinder, Oklou, and Leïla Bekhti for Vanity Fair at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
—Kahina Sekkaï, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
The ship, small by cruise liner standards, travels to the Antarctic.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 7 May 2026
The hormone then travels to the locus coeruleus, a cluster of neurons in the brainstem that governs arousal.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Noun
That inclination for old-world glamour is still expressed at his Upper East Side atelier, which is decorated with art and antiques collected by Costa on his travels—and are available for clients to purchase.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
One thing on my travels has disgusted me.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
That sense of style extended to the family’s home, its decor, their lifestyle, travels, accommodations and beyond, which created a connectedness, according to Ron Herman.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
After their travels, they were then spotted in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 14.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The perfect companion for your warm-weather travels, this small crossbody is now under $100.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
People don’t realize how much of theater travels.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 May 2026
The images—a blend of crowdsourced photos and places the couple discovered on their travels—have even won the approval of the director, who signed off on the use of his name.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
Since the building’s reopening in 2018, the owners say thousands of guests have ended their travels with a meal in the diner.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for travels
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In it, Noah journeys from city to city with friends, collaborators and surprise guests, each episode blending his signature humor with authentic, on-the-ground experiences that spotlight local people, food, and culture.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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The Emmy-winning journalist and filmmaker’s cinematic six-episode documentary series journeys to the heart of the world’s most important stories.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The highway traverses the ancestral homelands of more than 25 tribal nations.—
Jasmine Desiree,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Over an efficient five tracks, West traverses the sonic styles of her generation — from nu-metal riffs to rage-rap 808s — with dazzling confidence.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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Constant heavy use also speeds up wear and heat buildup.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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While that driver slows down, the black car speeds up.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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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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While the simple Deluxe Room is ideal for a quick overnight trip, guests looking for a longer stay should spread out in the Junior Suite with Living & Dining Area, which opens onto a semi-private stone patio with a bocce court and a firepit in the warmer months.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Nick’s family also made three trips from Columbus to visit, including for the brothers’ favorite moment, Game 4 of the Dallas Stars series.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
21 May 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
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Baker’s Stanford is a strong candidate, and his book follows in the tradition of Michael Lewis’s Wall Street chronicle Liar’s Poker, but with more pimples and less eye contact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Nadal follows the likes of Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz, Roger Federer and Serena Williams in documenting his career and its end, but he is not listed as a producer on the series.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Almost all tickets are sold out for both the Preakness and the Black-Eyed Susan races, according to the event website.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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For now, Singapore's supplies of bunker fuel have held up even as the price races up.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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“Travels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travels. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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