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
The same pair of Blundstone boots are versatile enough to wear while hiking, exploring a new city and trekking through the snow.
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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
Lane has worked her way through more than 50 countries across all seven continents, trying everything from snowshoeing in Antarctica to glacier trekking in the French Alps.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
The itch to compete, however, returned six months after trekking in the Himalayas.
—Elliott Almond, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
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
Lane has worked her way through more than 50 countries across all seven continents, trying everything from snowshoeing in Antarctica to glacier trekking in the French Alps.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
The itch to compete, however, returned six months after trekking in the Himalayas.
—Elliott Almond, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trekking
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The weather service said residents should use caution when traveling outside during the freeze warning as temperatures could drop low enough to cause frostbite or hypothermia with prolonged exposure.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Advancing your education, traveling more, or making friends outside of your typical circle could all be on the horizon.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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After touring the exhibit, the king sat in the front row alongside Laura Weir, CEO of the British Fashion Council, at Coker’s fall 2026 collection.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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After touring and setting down her Real Housewives of Potomac champagne flute, Candiace focused on parenthood, welcoming a baby boy with her husband, Chris Bassett, in 2024.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
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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At some point during your trip, Pecoraro suggests journeying to the outskirts of the city, either by bike or scooter.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Trekking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trekking. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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