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
Hitting the beaches, and biking and trekking 32 miles of coastal and inland trails are the main daytime activities.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
With over 260 miles of hiking trails, Mount Rainier is trekking heaven.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Get your heart rate up while trekking through the scenic Canaan Valley and take a quick rest at any of the dozen shelters, some outfitted with wood-burning stoves.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
That may be easier said than done while negotiating airports and trekking across new terrain.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Jim Hickey, 64, has spent decades trekking across the country, turning his footsteps into funding for childhood cancer.
—Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The framework tying the system of mass fraud together was detailed in police interrogations, according to the outlet, which reported that hospitals shell out 20% to 25% of the insurance money to trekking businesses and 20% to 25% to chopper rescue operators in return for patient referrals.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Instead, Sauer embarked on his own hero’s journey, trekking to that rural corner to see what was happening firsthand.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
With family constantly trekking in and out of the home—feasting, playing, sleeping over—hardwood floors are easier to maintain.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 31 Mar. 2026
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
With over 260 miles of hiking trails, Mount Rainier is trekking heaven.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Get your heart rate up while trekking through the scenic Canaan Valley and take a quick rest at any of the dozen shelters, some outfitted with wood-burning stoves.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
That may be easier said than done while negotiating airports and trekking across new terrain.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Jim Hickey, 64, has spent decades trekking across the country, turning his footsteps into funding for childhood cancer.
—Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The framework tying the system of mass fraud together was detailed in police interrogations, according to the outlet, which reported that hospitals shell out 20% to 25% of the insurance money to trekking businesses and 20% to 25% to chopper rescue operators in return for patient referrals.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Instead, Sauer embarked on his own hero’s journey, trekking to that rural corner to see what was happening firsthand.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
With family constantly trekking in and out of the home—feasting, playing, sleeping over—hardwood floors are easier to maintain.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trekking
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Hamaguchi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Léa Le Dimna, spent two years developing the project in France, traveling between Tokyo and Paris and conducting actor workshops to familiarize himself with how French performers approach text.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Brentford end their season with a home game against Crystal Palace on Sunday before travelling to Anfield to face Liverpool on the final day on May 24.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The singer's drummer, Gregg Field, recalled the moment in a Vanity Fair article discussing his experiences touring with Sinatra.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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But in the post-COVID era, the road has been in decline with fewer shows commanding long runs and, indeed, fewer shows touring.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Before journeying to Casablanca, always look up local events.—
Liza Foreman,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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In Season 2, after finding out survivors — including his wife, Teri (Enuka Okuma) — remain in the outside world in the Season 1 finale, Xavier (Brown) embarks on a quest to find her, journeying out from the Paradise bunker for the first time since the planet’s destruction.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Trekking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trekking. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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