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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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
The first follows the Rajput king Ratansen of Chitor (a fortress in what is now Chittorgarh, Rajasthan), who renounces his throne and travels as a yogi (wandering ascetic) to the island kingdom of Simhal to win the legendary Padmavati.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Bill Moorehouse, 50, a solutions director at a global provider of business and technology services, routinely travels for work every four to six weeks.
—Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Natalie Portman stars as Elizabeth, a television actress who travels to the home of Gracie (Julianne Moore) — a woman she's set to portray in a film — to study her.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
This issue travels to some other places for unforgettable meals.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
After hosting the Timberwolves at Kia Center, Orlando travels to Chicago on Friday and Boston on Sunday to wrap up the regular season, with each game having an impact on the postseason race in the Eastern Conference.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Output travels through a CVT to either the rear wheels or all four, depending on the selection.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
But as her eyes sweep down the front bricks and over the double-length drapes covering what is likely their parlor room, a chill travels through her.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The couple has documented their travels on Instagram and YouTube over the years, most recently showcasing their adventures in the Bahamas.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
The travels to Fort Lauderdale, Central Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and finally Atlanta following an Orlando Sanford International Airport stop in late September.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The war, Murphy said, has led to direct problems centered around the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow, 21-mile-wide channel through which about 20% of the world’s oil travels after leaving key countries in the region.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
My travels were a form of patriotism, though not of the sort currently on brand in Washington.
—Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
Oprah’s Favorite Things List also always has dozens of recommendations, including this under-$40 crossbody bag and this toiletry bag that will serve you well on upcoming travels.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
What the law says The war has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway off Iran's southern coast through which about 20% of the world's oil and gas travels.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Hertz’s first airport car rental office opened at Chicago’s Midway Airport in 1932, and has been fueling adventurous travels ever since.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Written and directed by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, the film centers on a young man from Mumbai who travels back to his family’s village in rural Maharashtra after his father dies, bound by tradition to observe a 10-day mourning period.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
The first follows the Rajput king Ratansen of Chitor (a fortress in what is now Chittorgarh, Rajasthan), who renounces his throne and travels as a yogi (wandering ascetic) to the island kingdom of Simhal to win the legendary Padmavati.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Bill Moorehouse, 50, a solutions director at a global provider of business and technology services, routinely travels for work every four to six weeks.
—Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Natalie Portman stars as Elizabeth, a television actress who travels to the home of Gracie (Julianne Moore) — a woman she's set to portray in a film — to study her.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
This issue travels to some other places for unforgettable meals.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
After hosting the Timberwolves at Kia Center, Orlando travels to Chicago on Friday and Boston on Sunday to wrap up the regular season, with each game having an impact on the postseason race in the Eastern Conference.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Output travels through a CVT to either the rear wheels or all four, depending on the selection.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
But as her eyes sweep down the front bricks and over the double-length drapes covering what is likely their parlor room, a chill travels through her.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Deadly boat tragedies are common in the central African country, where late-night travels and overcrowded vessels are often blamed.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The couple has documented their travels on Instagram and YouTube over the years, most recently showcasing their adventures in the Bahamas.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
The travels to Fort Lauderdale, Central Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and finally Atlanta following an Orlando Sanford International Airport stop in late September.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The war, Murphy said, has led to direct problems centered around the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow, 21-mile-wide channel through which about 20% of the world’s oil travels after leaving key countries in the region.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
My travels were a form of patriotism, though not of the sort currently on brand in Washington.
—Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
Oprah’s Favorite Things List also always has dozens of recommendations, including this under-$40 crossbody bag and this toiletry bag that will serve you well on upcoming travels.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
What the law says The war has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway off Iran's southern coast through which about 20% of the world's oil and gas travels.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Hertz’s first airport car rental office opened at Chicago’s Midway Airport in 1932, and has been fueling adventurous travels ever since.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 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 Rock Creek Loop traverses approximately seven miles of ravines, creeks, subtropical forest, and small footbridges.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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The june bug traverses the flagstones lit through the glass door.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While some commenters on @schube93’s video pointed out that Costco's competitor, Sam’s Club, already offers a scan-and-go feature in its smartphone app that speeds up the checkout process, others applauded the move.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2026
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The group speeds up their walking to keep time with her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 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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Since the inception of their alignment with the Kraken, the Mavericks have advanced to the Kelly Cup playoffs each season, including a trip to the finals.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Cap off your trip with dinner in The Gulch, an upscale dining and shopping hub.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 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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Just the check, the soft clatter of plates and that lingering smell of basil and coconut that follows you out the door.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Cleansing sets the stage for everything that follows.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When Robby races into the room, our drunk country clubber is being restrained, and his nose is bleeding.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Theron races through the forest and rafts through the rapids while Egerton follows her into caves and down the side of a cliff.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Travels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travels. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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