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as in expeditions
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 mistakes
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 jogs
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 falls
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 travels
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 fumbles
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 trips
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The candidate diverted funds for personal use, including Las Vegas trips and legal defense against a stalking charge, channeling money through his mother and a friend to conceal the fraud.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
In 2024, every Western head of state to visit China was European, but countries like Australia, South Korea, and Canada made trips in 2025 and this year, the data shows.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Billionaire Elon Musk makes more trips than that in a month as the jet-setter takes off for business trips, to schmooze with politicians or kick back in vacation spots.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
And nearly 2,000 trips scheduled for Tuesday have already been cut in disruptions that could continue to climb.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
For local trips, travelers can rely on taxis.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
During that time, the Heat has made 24 postseason appearances and captured 16 division titles while making seven trips to the NBA Finals and winning its first three NBA championships (2006, 2012 and 2013).
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
How to kick off your spring 2026 From trips to warm destinations to home organization, many Americans highlight spring by taking time to refresh and rejuvenate.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
Boat trips with the hotel’s fleet of luxury liners or a heli ride take you island-hopping to Hydra and Spetses.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Shoelaces are scanned to ensure that no player trips and breaks bones.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
Edmonton grabbed the momentum in the middle frame, helped in part by a pair of Ryan Hartman trips to the penalty box.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Dec. 2025
Ainsley, meanwhile, sticks her foot out and trips the other investigator, sending the inspectors both clattering to the ground.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
Belau is the founder of Girls’ Guide to the World, a tour company that arranges roughly 80 international group trips a year primarily for Americans as well as travelers from other English-speaking countries.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Avoid long or sharp swords, sticks or canes to prevent injury if a child trips and falls.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Nicholas trips over a bramble, falls to his hands and knees in the soaking grass.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
The concierge can arrange trips from helicopter flits over the Cape to wine tastings in Franschhoek, as well as art tours, shopping guides and cooking lessons.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The candidate diverted funds for personal use, including Las Vegas trips and legal defense against a stalking charge, channeling money through his mother and a friend to conceal the fraud.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
In 2024, every Western head of state to visit China was European, but countries like Australia, South Korea, and Canada made trips in 2025 and this year, the data shows.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Billionaire Elon Musk makes more trips than that in a month as the jet-setter takes off for business trips, to schmooze with politicians or kick back in vacation spots.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
And nearly 2,000 trips scheduled for Tuesday have already been cut in disruptions that could continue to climb.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
For local trips, travelers can rely on taxis.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
During that time, the Heat has made 24 postseason appearances and captured 16 division titles while making seven trips to the NBA Finals and winning its first three NBA championships (2006, 2012 and 2013).
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
How to kick off your spring 2026 From trips to warm destinations to home organization, many Americans highlight spring by taking time to refresh and rejuvenate.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
The resulting rambles through town, aboard motorcycle taxis on which all three pile up along with the drivers, become, for Folarin, trips through his own memories.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
Boat trips with the hotel’s fleet of luxury liners or a heli ride take you island-hopping to Hydra and Spetses.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Shoelaces are scanned to ensure that no player trips and breaks bones.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
Edmonton grabbed the momentum in the middle frame, helped in part by a pair of Ryan Hartman trips to the penalty box.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Dec. 2025
Ainsley, meanwhile, sticks her foot out and trips the other investigator, sending the inspectors both clattering to the ground.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
Belau is the founder of Girls’ Guide to the World, a tour company that arranges roughly 80 international group trips a year primarily for Americans as well as travelers from other English-speaking countries.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Avoid long or sharp swords, sticks or canes to prevent injury if a child trips and falls.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Nicholas trips over a bramble, falls to his hands and knees in the soaking grass.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trips
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The Artemis 2 astronauts won't be landing, but will instead circle the moon on a 10-day trip to test systems and hardware for future expeditions to the surface.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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These races and expeditions don't get any easier with time.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
18 Feb. 2026
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In February 2025, NASA hired an independent team to determine why the mission failed, examining everything from broken hardware to leadership mistakes.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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District Attorney John Creuzot has since assigned two lawyers to check the judgments with district clerks to help prevent mistakes.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps that jogs their memory?—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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According to the outlet, Nelson regularly does sit-ups, arm rolls, leg lifts and jogs in place to keep his physical health in order.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
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March falls within the start of strawberry season, so what better way to honor the juicy fruit than to wear them on your nails.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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As the share of its imports coming from China falls and Southeast Asian countries pick up the slack, shipments are spending more days in transit time, bringing pressure from retailers to make that up at the docks.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Water for Elephants is a show about a man who loses everything, then hops on a train that's attached to a traveling circus.—
Laura Phillips,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Esty Shapiro, a 19-year-old woman from a Hasidic Jewish sect in Brooklyn, pockets a secret wad of cash, picks up a passport, and hops on a plane to Berlin, all set to the tense soundtrack of a thriller.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Elementary, middle and high school students throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach counties are invited to compete to have their artwork displayed through a wrap on one of Feeding South Florida’s semi-trailer trucks — a 36-foot moving billboard that travels throughout the community.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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O’Connor said that skiers visiting the huts sometimes take an alternative route back, which travels up Euer Valley and has less exposure to avalanche terrain.—
Annette McGivney,
Outside,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Seahawks are a high-turnover team on both sides of the ball, but the 49ers have forced just two takeaways in the season series — both fumbles in the opener.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Honda backs up a few feet as the agent fumbles at the door handle.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Going through our tennis journeys together was incredibly special.—
Jay Plotkin,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tens of thousands make it into the country each year, the vast majority on dangerous sea journeys either from the Turkish coast to nearby Greek islands in the Aegean, or making the much longer Mediterranean crossing from north Africa to the southern Greek islands of Gavdos and Crete.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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