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
Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
From the origins of the Yakuza, the dawning of chemical warfare, and FDR’s spy shops, the novel treks across World War II to the dawn of the Cold War.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Grenada is between December and April, when clear skies and warm temperatures make for ideal beach days, snorkeling excursions, and treks through Grand Etang National Park.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The Sonoran Desert city draws sun-seekers outside all year with treks up Camelback Mountain and hundreds of miles of biking and cycling trails nearby.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026
Odysseus walks across land, sails by sea and treks through caves, including one where an ominously large beast appears in the shadows.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 22 Dec. 2025
Her past treks have included her cat tree, the top of her owners’ headboard or her humans’ shoulders, reached by scaling their shirts like a jungle gym.
—Evan Moore
november 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Authorities in Nepal have halted trekking on many hiking routes due to rain at lower elevations and heavy snowfall on higher trails, and have urged hikers not to venture out or proceed with their treks in the Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri areas, home to some of the world’s highest peaks.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Lastly, movement is also reimagined — from high-intensity sprint clinics to high-intensity interval training collaborations, to functional pilates and treks.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Cnn Meteorologist Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Noun
The half-day, full-day, or overnight treks start in McMillan, Michigan, about 90 miles east of Marquette.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
From the origins of the Yakuza, the dawning of chemical warfare, and FDR’s spy shops, the novel treks across World War II to the dawn of the Cold War.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Grenada is between December and April, when clear skies and warm temperatures make for ideal beach days, snorkeling excursions, and treks through Grand Etang National Park.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The Sonoran Desert city draws sun-seekers outside all year with treks up Camelback Mountain and hundreds of miles of biking and cycling trails nearby.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026
Odysseus walks across land, sails by sea and treks through caves, including one where an ominously large beast appears in the shadows.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 22 Dec. 2025
Her past treks have included her cat tree, the top of her owners’ headboard or her humans’ shoulders, reached by scaling their shirts like a jungle gym.
—Evan Moore
november 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Authorities in Nepal have halted trekking on many hiking routes due to rain at lower elevations and heavy snowfall on higher trails, and have urged hikers not to venture out or proceed with their treks in the Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri areas, home to some of the world’s highest peaks.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Lastly, movement is also reimagined — from high-intensity sprint clinics to high-intensity interval training collaborations, to functional pilates and treks.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treks
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Another three-point play by Bead, who finished with 20 points, left Bryant with a 70-61 lead, only to see Jonesboro score on two consecutive trips to get closer.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Whether we’re headed to the gym, lounging at home, or planning your next trips, Lululemon is our go-to destination for a workout wardrobe that doubles as casual and travel wear.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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An avid fan of South Korean pop group BTS, Shirgaonkar attends a live event roughly every two months, mostly in Mumbai, and travels overseas at least once a year to see her favorite artists perform.—
Shreya Ghosal,Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Headhaul cargo travels on the outbound route from an origin port to its destination—or in these cases, northbound through the Suez Canal on an Asia-to-Europe .—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Jan. 2026
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Commonly framed and told histories of Indigenous women such as Pocahontas and Sacagawea, who are associated with famous expeditions by white English settlers in North America, are clear examples.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Roamwell also offers kits for weekenders, business trips, and expeditions, so you’re covered no matter the length of your journey.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Discover Sarasota Tours offers 90-minute trolley tours multiple times a day that acquaint visitors with the city’s layout, history, neighborhoods, and many popular attractions.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Atlantic Vice President JD Vance tours the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025.—
Caroline Linton,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
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Taylor’s northward journeys renewed debates over recovery area boundaries last year.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Select journeys will also coincide with significant cultural moments, like the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Treks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treks. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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