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
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
The company runs five-day treks from Vail to Aspen, linking 10th Mountain Division huts.
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Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Aero is no stranger to making treks to popular destinations easier.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
The forest borders Yellowstone National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest, so many choose to call it a home base during their treks to the aforementioned areas.
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Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
The best treks were clustered in the Greater Caucasus mountains, not far from the Russian border.
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Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
LifeStraw’s redesigned Peak Series Straw features a durable, leakproof design that’s great for backcountry treks.
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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.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
One of those treks, Clooney recalled, was to Paramount, for an unsuccessful bid for a part on Family Ties.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 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.
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Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
Eloise sucks it up and treks over to see her old frenemy Cressida.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kendra Nordin Beato,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 Nov. 2025
Noun
Made from a merino wool blend, these socks are naturally moisture- and heat-regulating, meaning Dad will stay comfortable on long, sweaty treks.
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Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
The company runs five-day treks from Vail to Aspen, linking 10th Mountain Division huts.
—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Aero is no stranger to making treks to popular destinations easier.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
The forest borders Yellowstone National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest, so many choose to call it a home base during their treks to the aforementioned areas.
—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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
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
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.
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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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Kkj 2-Pack Casual Tank Tops Loose, breathable tank tops like these are ideal for summer trips to the zoo, evening walks around the neighborhood, or just lounging around at home.
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State transportation officials also say commuters could save several minutes during rush-hour trips once the project is complete.
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Portnoy, who travels the country giving one-bite reviews that can make or break a business is polished, well dressed (although not usually formal), and has a more traditional, obvious type sense of humor.
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After refining, gasoline travels through pipelines, ships, trucks and fuel terminals before landing at filling stations, further prolonging higher prices for consumers.
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Tempur-Pedic’s reputation as a luxury mattress brand with exceptional performance can be attributed to its roots—the cushioning material was originally developed for NASA’s pilot test expeditions.
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In 1676 Bacon organized unauthorized military expeditions against Native American communities.
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Lee Cowan tours what is described as an immersive experience in the life and legacy of the 26th president, as well as the nature that shaped both Roosevelt and his vision of America.
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Boat tours on the Loch also leave from Luss – provided you don’t miss the boarding call.
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User journeys show whether the organization understands how people make decisions.
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The report notes that around half of luxury consumers have already used AI in their shopping journeys, and 100% intend to reuse it, while 25% employ the tool for discovering new brands, and 65% use it to compare products.
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“Treks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treks. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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