1
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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1
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
Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Break it up into shorter, more manageable stints that form building blocks for a longer trip.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
Dan Hayes, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Take your time and go slowly to avoid tripping or things falling on you.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Does this help Kyle Schwarber's trip to free agency?
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Break it up into shorter, more manageable stints that form building blocks for a longer trip.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
Verb
Immediately after Plouffe stood for an unplayable foul ball, a video of another uncatchable pop-up from the past aired, one that resulted in the former third baseman tripping over the bullpen mound and falling at the Oakland Coliseum.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Take your time and go slowly to avoid tripping or things falling on you.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trip
Noun
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One is this nine-day expedition with Astro Trails from July 27 to Aug. 4, 2027, which will witness the total solar eclipse in the remote Siwa Oasis.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 July 2025
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This novel based on a true story centers on an orphaned girl, who is taken on a French expedition by her new guardian — where she’s later abandoned and forced to fight for her survival.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Skull emoji: This emoji is often used to mock someone's mistake or appearance.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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But when mistakes are punished or hidden, innovation stops in its tracks.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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At any other ballpark, Patrick Bailey could’ve jogged.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
9 July 2025
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The fans, kept in suspense about Roberts’ decision, roared when Kershaw stepped out of the dugout and jogged to the mound.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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More aggressive treatment options Advertisement In particularly severe cases—especially when someone has an underlying autoimmune disease—OTC eye drops and lifestyle modifications will likely fall short.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
21 July 2025
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According to data from professional services giant PwC, global M & A volumes fell 9% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, but deal values were up by 15%.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
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If the actual burn pattern is in patches, hopping between tree stands while leaving other clusters untouched, that would better facilitate wildlife's return.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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Let your personality shine across topics Don’t worry about hopping the boundaries of your niche.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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It’s thought that Netanyahu may travel to New York in September, prior to the mayoral election, to speak at the U.N. General Assembly’s world leaders meeting.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
22 July 2025
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Over the water, the crucial news traveled that entire night in the form of questions and answers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Symptoms include shivering, memory loss, stumbling, confusion and sleepiness.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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But the Mets’ rotation stumbled in the second half of June and into the All-Star break.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Memoir Nation: Weekly Inspiration for Writers is an extension of the Memoir Nation community hosted by Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner, two friends and colleagues who bring a community-minded sensibility to the writing journey.—
Memoir Nation
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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The journey toward robust cyber resilience is ongoing and requires continual reassessment, investment, and cross-functional engagement to protect sensitive data and maintain stakeholder trust.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trip. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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