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
Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
That trek begins next month and lasts on through to April 2026.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 9 Sep. 2025
Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
What was once the fifth-largest economy in Latin America has suffered chronic shortages of vital goods and soaring inflation under Maduro’s watch – pushing millions to flee, including thousands who have trekked north to the US’ southern border.
—Andrew Raine, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Soon, film stars and Hollywood elites began making the trek from Los Angeles, with Greta Garbo leading the way.
—Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
That trek begins next month and lasts on through to April 2026.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Natural Habitat Adventures reports that its gorilla trekking trips are about 50 percent ahead year-over-year, and luxury travel experts Black Tomato have seen its Rwanda trips increase 50 percent since 2019, with gorilla trekking the main motivator for its clients.
—Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
What was once the fifth-largest economy in Latin America has suffered chronic shortages of vital goods and soaring inflation under Maduro’s watch – pushing millions to flee, including thousands who have trekked north to the US’ southern border.
—Andrew Raine, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trek
Noun
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Skyridge will send you its tattered battle plans during its long trip back to Utah.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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King Charles and Prince Harry seem to be on the road to reconciliation, with the two recently meeting for tea during Harry’s latest trip to the UK.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cutting an image that contrasted with Ali’s more libertine act, Frazier traveled with his family, including his teenage son, Marvis, an aspiring boxer himself.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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The center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Unlike in Antarctica or Greenland, there aren’t dozens of expedition ships in the area.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
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Embark on a Galapagos expedition aboard the Four-Star Silver Origin, Silversea’s first destination-specific ship.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Our vengeful protagonist, Aris, wants to journey through the gates to kill the gods.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a 6-minute sneak peek from A Big Bold Beautiful Journey shared exclusively with PEOPLE, the pair are in adventure mode, journeying via a time-traveling doorway.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Hosted by drag superstars Dusty Ray Bottoms and May O’Nays, this cabaret-meets-musical-theatre spectacular brings together local legends, touring talent, and rising youth performers for an unforgettable staging of sequins, show tunes, and slaying.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Sep. 2025
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For the first time in history, a group of large-scale 17th-century civic portraits from the Amsterdam Museum will tour the United States.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Join Uniworld’s 12-night India’s Golden Triangle & The Sacred Ganges voyage from New Delhi to Kolkata, from $5,879 per person including all meals, unlimited beverages (including fine wines & spirits), daily excursions, airport transfers, and WiFi.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Tristan told stories about the sea, voyages around the Cape of Good Hope, where the waves were high as houses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 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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Next year will mark the culmination of its Jubilee Year celebrations, and through January, the city will continue to host pilgrimage events, public art installations, and expanded museum programming.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Trek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trek. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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