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as in expedition
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
I'd like to book a trip to Greece with your travel agency
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as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
even a small trip in the bomb-making calculations could lead to disaster
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as in to jog
to go at a pace faster than a walk
went tripping up the steps of city hall in their eagerness to get married
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as in to fall
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
tripped over a chair and landed on her face
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as in to travel
to take a trip especially of some distance
while he was growing up, the family tripped to New England every summer
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as in to stumble
to make a mistake
the press has had it in for the new governor, and they are just waiting for her to trip
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Recent Examples of trip
Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
So, too, are Mets fans, minus the blare of the trumpets that heralded another trip through the bullpen walls for Diaz.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
Pastrnak was tripped by Aleksei Protas trying to break out of his own zone and it was egregiously let go by the officials.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Below, the best sales and deals on Yeti products that will take you seamlessly from camping trips to days in the office—plus, a few of our team's top picks.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
So, too, are Mets fans, minus the blare of the trumpets that heralded another trip through the bullpen walls for Diaz.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Nor is the scene in which Cory trips on mushrooms on Hollywood Boulevard (which is probably true of half the people walking there).
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
Pastrnak was tripped by Aleksei Protas trying to break out of his own zone and it was egregiously let go by the officials.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trip
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While no moon landing is in store for the mission, the crew will test systems and hardware for future expeditions to the surface while traveling up to 6,000 miles beyond the far side of the moon – the farthest humans have ever ventured in space.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Sediment samples near the torpedo compartment showed no evidence of plutonium leakage from the nuclear warheads, indicating titanium patches applied by Soviet and Russian expeditions in 1994 remain effective.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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But Colorado was lethal in its execution on the counterattack and capitalized on Sporting KC’s mistakes to win 4-1.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2026
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The previous supreme leader made the mistake of enriching uranium but never building a nuclear weapon; in effect, his nuclear program went far enough to provoke the West into sanctions and military strikes but not far enough to provide protection.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie is renewing pleas to neighbors, friends and residents of Tucson, Arizona, to jog their memories in the hopes of sparking new leads in the disappearance of her mother, Nancy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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When officers reviewed surveillance footage, Ludwig could allegedly be seen jogging away from the restroom seconds before the woman left, according to the court document.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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By late Sunday night into Monday midday, a strong cold front clears the region, ending the storms and bringing gusty winds with falling temperatures through the day.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Outside of Wall Street, stock indexes fell sharply in Europe following their wipeouts on Thursday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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InSo, a new Southeast Asian fusion restaurant with a hopping nightlife, has burst onto the vibrant Las Colinas scene.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Instead, the 46-year-old Los Angeles resident organized a vigil Tuesday night at a local park, where the photos of slain protesters were displayed and dozens of Iranian Americans lit candles and took turns hopping over tea lights in a version of a fire-jumping tradition known as Chaharshanbe Suri.—
AMY TAXIN,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this week, an asteroid weighing about 7 tons and traveling at 45,000 mph traveled over multiple states.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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While a new museum for its display is being built in Jerusalem, a selection of objects has traveled to the United States for the first time.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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As K-pop spurs franchises, copycat spinoffs and big studio blockbusters, the system that propelled K-culture’s rise could stumble if its authenticity starts to waver.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
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Shopping on Rue La La feels a lot like stumbling across a secret sale, with some of the very best deals on designer goods, including swoon-worthy handbags.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2026
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Bikes now make twice as many as journeys as cars.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Harmon believes Texas' NCAA semifinals loss to South Carolina can help the current team on its journey.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trip. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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