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
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
This tracking tag is waterproof and dust-tight to ensure no damage is done, regardless of where your dog treks.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Don't Miss On select days, a park guide leads intermediate-level off-trail treks.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Passionate hikers love tackling the multiday Alta Via alpine treks, while cyclists take on legendary mountain passes.
—Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
From an overwater bungalow in the Bahamas to an art-forward hideaway steps from jungle treks in Trinidad, these are some of the most memorable places to stay in the Caribbean right now.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 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
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
This tracking tag is waterproof and dust-tight to ensure no damage is done, regardless of where your dog treks.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Don't Miss On select days, a park guide leads intermediate-level off-trail treks.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Passionate hikers love tackling the multiday Alta Via alpine treks, while cyclists take on legendary mountain passes.
—Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
From an overwater bungalow in the Bahamas to an art-forward hideaway steps from jungle treks in Trinidad, these are some of the most memorable places to stay in the Caribbean right now.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 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 former field hockey player, 34, invited former Disney actress Brenda Song, 38, onto her podcast, Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce, on Thursday, April 30, where the pair discussed trips to Disney World and Disneyland.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Events such as baseball clinics, movie and bowling nights, trips to minor-league games, meet-and-greets.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The ship, small by cruise liner standards, travels to the Antarctic.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
7 May 2026
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Lenz portrays Rebecca Clarke, a recent widow who travels with her 11-year-old daughter Sarah (Morgan) to the Western Canadian frontier to escape a threat back home and make a fresh start following her husband’s death.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Most expeditions head to the Antarctic Peninsula, one of the fastest-warming places in the world.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Officials believe the outbreak started when a married couple, who were Dutch nationals, became infected while engaging in wildlife expeditions onshore.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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One of the best things about Tripadvisor, other than the breadth of its content, is the ability to compare prices across a variety of activities, hotels, and tours all in one place.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The group still tours together and has released new music in recent years.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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The program included a technology deep dive exploring the science behind modern IPL devices, a creator roundtable discussing personal journeys around beauty and self-confidence and hands-on demonstrations that allowed attendees to experience the devices directly.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The Canary Islands are roughly 65 miles (105 kilometers) from the closest point in Africa, but to avoid security forces, many migrants attempt longer journeys that can take days or weeks.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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“Treks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treks. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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