as in trip
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
started on our trek up the mountain before the sun rose
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as in to travel
to take a trip especially of some distance
adventurers trekking across the desert in search of a fabled city of gold
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Recent Examples of trek
Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
The trek kicks off in Vienna on March 12 and hits numerous cities, including Berlin, Zurich, Paris, and Dublin, before wrapping in London on March 31.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
If passed, a new bill would change requirements for expeditions, define how to declare a climber dead, and require trekking staff to be Nepali citizens.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Alternatively, paddle or trek to Yau Ley Seafood Restaurant on Sai Kung, where the catch of the day is served with a side of authentic and family-friendly Hong Kong charm.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
The trek kicks off in Vienna on March 12 and hits numerous cities, including Berlin, Zurich, Paris, and Dublin, before wrapping in London on March 31.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Jackson trekked to Arizona during early voting in the 2018 primary elections that preceded large Democratic gains across the country that November.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
If passed, a new bill would change requirements for expeditions, define how to declare a climber dead, and require trekking staff to be Nepali citizens.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trek
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Vegas played without United States center Jack Eichel and defenseman Noah Hanifin and Canada forwards Mark Stone and Mitch Marner and defenseman Shea Theodore, all of whom are expected to be available when their five-game trip continues against the Capitals in Washington on Friday night.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Vitello said there is no concern about Lee making the overseas trip to Japan, adding that the Giants will have to be mindful once Lee returns to the team after the tournament.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The playroom, a lively communal hub called The Hangout, is a dream come true, stocked with both ice-cream treats and healthy snacks (because balance), while practical touches like a dedicated laundry room show that the hotel really gets what families need when traveling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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This bag is known for its sturdy zippers and durable material for traveling and constant use.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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On your expeditions or afterwards.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Feb. 2026
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The expedition took place in Makira, the largest rainforest in Madagascar, an island nation off the east coast of Mozambique.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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One of the most exciting missions to ever journey to the outer solar system has the be the Dragonfly multi-rotor helicopter that will head to Saturn's moon Titan in 2028.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Now, Violet must journey beyond the failing wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Milo Rau, the Swiss playwright and director who began staging this pungent project back in 2011, and who has toured it worldwide, has made a specialty of examining atrocity onstage.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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The steering, though somewhat isolated due to the car’s grand-touring disposition, feels communicative enough to enable and encourage rather spirited cornering.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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Ritz-Carlton will launch its first Alaska sailings In May 2026, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will debut Alaska voyages for the first time ever aboard its third and most recent superyacht, Luminara.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Reaching about 4,700 miles beyond the lunar farside, the crew will go the farthest from Earth any humans have ever voyaged, ensuring not only rigorous system checks but also breathtaking views of our home planet—and, of course, the moon.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Christmas period will also mark the official end of the Catholic Church’s jubilee year, 12 months dedicated to pilgrimage, spiritual renewal and forgiveness which takes place every 25 years.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
25 Dec. 2025
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Advertisement Travel to the country once limited essentially to pilgrimage and business travel, opened with a tourist e-visa in 2019 and has since become an engine of jobs and investment.—
Ali Shihabi,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Trek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trek. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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