as in traveling
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 trekking
Her images of ice blocks, lush fabrics, cherries, sea animals, and charred hearts are disquieting in the best way and well worth trekking to Santa Monica to witness in person.
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Home to a youth hostel and folk museum, Glencoe is mostly a destination for outdoorspeople looking to kayak, mountain climb, go trekking, or pitch tents.
—Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
The same pair of Blundstone boots are versatile enough to wear while hiking, exploring a new city and trekking through the snow.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Walking or trekking poles were recommended and sturdy hiking boots were key for the harsh, wet conditions.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 19 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
The closure was announced late Monday after a busy day of visitors trekking across the lake to view this wonder, which hasn’t been safe enough for visitors in more than a decade.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
The resort’s ski patrol initially responded to the injured skier, who was trekking through the rugged and advanced Martis Trail, according to the Sierra Sun, which covers the local community.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
One of our editors put biking gear to the test by trekking over 40 miles in a day.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Home to a youth hostel and folk museum, Glencoe is mostly a destination for outdoorspeople looking to kayak, mountain climb, go trekking, or pitch tents.
—Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
The same pair of Blundstone boots are versatile enough to wear while hiking, exploring a new city and trekking through the snow.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Walking or trekking poles were recommended and sturdy hiking boots were key for the harsh, wet conditions.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 19 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
The closure was announced late Monday after a busy day of visitors trekking across the lake to view this wonder, which hasn’t been safe enough for visitors in more than a decade.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
The resort’s ski patrol initially responded to the injured skier, who was trekking through the rugged and advanced Martis Trail, according to the Sierra Sun, which covers the local community.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
One of our editors put biking gear to the test by trekking over 40 miles in a day.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trekking
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In our roundup of travel news this week, why social bathhouses are a hot new wellness trend, the Portuguese chicken shop Chinese tourists are traveling thousands of miles to visit, plus travel chaos in the Middle East.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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At a Sheetz gas station equipped with high-resolution cameras, authorities spotted a car matching Shelia Eddy’s vehicle passing through around midnight—traveling in the direction of Blacksville.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Nowadays, SoCo is among the city’s top tourist attractions, and the San José is in the heart of the action, hosting local and touring bands in its courtyard and parking lot during festivals and special events.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tyler detailed plans to leave the band in January, citing the strain on her mental health of touring with the group.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tunnels beneath the church provided a secret haven for those journeying north to freedom.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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Katakturuk opts for the Atlantic, making his way over thousands of miles of ocean, then journeying across west across Canada to meet his one true love.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Trekking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trekking. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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