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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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2
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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4
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
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
The postponement of the trip due to bad weather just added to the malign promise of the place.
—Emma Sloley
august 14, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
The original parent company in 1992 tripped its value on the first day of trading.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Not only will the Heat play six of its first eight games on the road and embark on a West Coast trip during the second week of the regular season, but 11 of the Heat’s first 15 games come against opponents that made the playoffs last season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
The postponement of the trip due to bad weather just added to the malign promise of the place.
—Emma Sloley
august 14, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
While celebrating on the Spanish announce table, Punk tripped him up.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
The original parent company in 1992 tripped its value on the first day of trading.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trip
Noun
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Air Cruises have taken off in the past few years, with several firms now offering incredible private jet expeditions that enable high-fliers to live out Jules Verne’s Around the World in Eighty Days at a far greater pace.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 Aug. 2025
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The 94-day expedition starts at $104,999 per person based on double occupancy.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What’s the most common mistake people make when trying to recreate the Honey Deuce at home?—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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My experience has been that my mistakes led to the best things in my life.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald offered more details, stating that Phillips attempted to jog following the injury, but was in too much discomfort.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Others can stand and even try to jog, run, or play for a few more minutes.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
31 July 2025
Verb
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But, if wages don’t rise to match those jumps, consumer spending could fall and slow the economy.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Twice this season the Milwaukee Brewers have flirted with a 12 game winning streak but fell short, until their Aug. 13 12-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Rather than forcing customers to sign up for a regular Sling subscription, which starts at $45.99 a month (with half off upon sign-up), the company is offering a way to hop on and off for big games, tournaments or series.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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Other creators hopped on the trend, including Marylyn Chukwuekezie, a beauty content creator based in Nigeria.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The wallet traveled 151,000 miles before being discovered.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In late June, Gupta and Aria traveled to South Florida on a vacation, staying in a short-term Airbnb rental in El Portal, just north of Miami city limits.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Wave have been fortunate that Orlando and Washington have also stumbled, keeping the gap small.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, the Braves overcame an early 5-1 deficit in the series opener Tuesday with four runs in the fourth inning to tie the score, only to give it right back on a night when Spencer Strider stumbled, tying a career high with eight runs allowed in four innings.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This journey has been so special full of peace, excitement, and so much grace.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The journey from mine to market is a complicated process involving mining, cutting, polishing, and certifying, with each step adding layers of cost that ultimately burden the consumer.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trip. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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