as in trips
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 travels
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 treks
Lori Rackl, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
LifeStraw’s redesigned Peak Series Straw features a durable, leakproof design that’s great for backcountry treks.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 22 May 2026
From soft joggers and breezy linen sets to sneakers made for long terminal treks, these adaptable staples keep you cozy in-flight while still looking put-together upon arrival — no outfit change required.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The nature treks in Rwanda aren't your average roll-around-in-a-Jeep safari.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
One of those treks, Clooney recalled, was to Paramount, for an unsuccessful bid for a part on Family Ties.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
The prime locale on the Spanish-French border, less than an hour from gastronomic favorite San Sebastián, makes Biarritz the ideal gateway for hikes through the Pyrenees or longer treks like the coastal stretch of the Camino de Santiago.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
The country draws tourists across the world to Marrakech's souks and Medina, camel treks in the Sahara Desert, historic cities like Fez and coastal destinations such as Essaouira, but new warnings highlight potential risks.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Halpin continued to work closely with Swift on the global treks that followed, including her record-breaking Eras Tour.
—Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
As announced by Alex Cora over the weekend, top Red Sox hitting prospect Franklin Arias will start at shortstop when the club treks up to Dunedin to face the Toronto Blue Jays.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
Eloise sucks it up and treks over to see her old frenemy Cressida.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Harmon frequently treks through the desert, wearing ankle braces and an orange safety vest, chatting with Border Patrol agents who appear to have taken to her.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Winter weather alerts are in effect for nearly 70 million people, stretching from the Plains to Maine as the storm treks east.
—Cnn Meteorologist Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Equus is listed as the full-time cranberry farmer, while Jordan still treks into the city three times a week to continue working in the tech field, providing a necessary income stream to support farm operations.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2025
Noun
The best treks were clustered in the Greater Caucasus mountains, not far from the Russian border.
—Lori Rackl, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
LifeStraw’s redesigned Peak Series Straw features a durable, leakproof design that’s great for backcountry treks.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 22 May 2026
From soft joggers and breezy linen sets to sneakers made for long terminal treks, these adaptable staples keep you cozy in-flight while still looking put-together upon arrival — no outfit change required.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The nature treks in Rwanda aren't your average roll-around-in-a-Jeep safari.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
One of those treks, Clooney recalled, was to Paramount, for an unsuccessful bid for a part on Family Ties.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
The prime locale on the Spanish-French border, less than an hour from gastronomic favorite San Sebastián, makes Biarritz the ideal gateway for hikes through the Pyrenees or longer treks like the coastal stretch of the Camino de Santiago.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
The country draws tourists across the world to Marrakech's souks and Medina, camel treks in the Sahara Desert, historic cities like Fez and coastal destinations such as Essaouira, but new warnings highlight potential risks.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Halpin continued to work closely with Swift on the global treks that followed, including her record-breaking Eras Tour.
—Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
The jukebox musical is built from Keys’ catalogue of R&B and soul hits, a semi-autobiographical story that treks through her Manhattan upbringing.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
As announced by Alex Cora over the weekend, top Red Sox hitting prospect Franklin Arias will start at shortstop when the club treks up to Dunedin to face the Toronto Blue Jays.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
Eloise sucks it up and treks over to see her old frenemy Cressida.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Harmon frequently treks through the desert, wearing ankle braces and an orange safety vest, chatting with Border Patrol agents who appear to have taken to her.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Winter weather alerts are in effect for nearly 70 million people, stretching from the Plains to Maine as the storm treks east.
—Cnn Meteorologist Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Equus is listed as the full-time cranberry farmer, while Jordan still treks into the city three times a week to continue working in the tech field, providing a necessary income stream to support farm operations.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treks
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The crowd skews more towards families with young children, multi-gen ski trips, and groups who value a spot by the fireplace more than being the first person on the gondola each morning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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This time, though, Barkov wasn’t celebrating with the Panthers, who didn’t even make the Stanley Cup playoffs this year after three straight trips to the Stanley Cup Final and back-to-back championships.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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The affordable passenger train travels between all five mountainous villages in Italy’s Cinque Terre region, running from spring until late fall.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz, through which travels one-fifth of the world’s oil, remains closed.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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France and Germany—at war since the Romans led punitive expeditions over the Rhine from Gaul into Germania—had become the twin-stroke engine of a united Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The missions would prepare for future ventures deeper into the solar system, including the first human expeditions to Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Travelers can go through the museum on their own, take an audio guide, or join one of the group tours for a more in-depth experience.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
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She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2023 and still tours.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Here’s a look at five of the best coastal train journeys around the world—from ultra-luxe sleeper journeys to short sightseeing routes—that are worth planning your next summer trip around.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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From coast to coast, these train journeys showcase some of the season’s best scenery.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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“Treks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treks. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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