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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
Aaron Royce, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
First, in terms of travel distance, European tourists may shift from long-haul trips to shorter journeys.
—CNBC, 18 May 2026
Timed for late spring and early summer trips, this promotion is valid on trips that begin on or before June 30, 2026—especially appealing for travelers looking to maximize value during one of the busiest road trip seasons of the year.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
The organization also works closely with and funds another nonprofit group, Oorah, which runs summer Orthodox camps in the tristate area and organizes annual trips to Israel for 17- and 18-year-olds.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Jersey Shore prices on the rise Federal Affinity Credit Union, which does research annually on beach trips, says the cost of everything that makes up the quintessential Jersey Shore experience is increasing this summer.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 18 May 2026
This also helps drivers who have smaller infotainment screens because the navigation app's display can take up more space, increasing visibility of the map as active trips progress.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Comparing past trips or comparing siblings is a sure way to create unnecessary tension.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Each of the asteroid’s trips around the Sun takes about 1,374 days, but its next close-approach to Earth won't come until 2090, according to the European Space Agency.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Also trips to Arizona and a matchup with Illinois in Chicago to complete home-and-home agreements from last season.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
And, there's such a thing as guys trips only.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Plus, the amount of walking that Japan trips require is no joke.
—Elaina Verhoff, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Jones, playing a rugged nonconference schedule every year, went 133-125 in eight seasons at TSU, leading the Tigers to three straight NCAA Tournament trips from 2021-23, including winning a pair of First Four games.
—Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
As in trips to the postseason, not trips down memory lane.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, a virus trips a switch that results in the immune system turning on the host, even after the invader has departed.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 25 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
With flat soles, light textures, and a smooth fit, preppy loafers are a solid option for long days on your feet, from theme park trips to office days.
—Aaron Royce, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
First, in terms of travel distance, European tourists may shift from long-haul trips to shorter journeys.
—CNBC, 18 May 2026
Timed for late spring and early summer trips, this promotion is valid on trips that begin on or before June 30, 2026—especially appealing for travelers looking to maximize value during one of the busiest road trip seasons of the year.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
The organization also works closely with and funds another nonprofit group, Oorah, which runs summer Orthodox camps in the tristate area and organizes annual trips to Israel for 17- and 18-year-olds.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Jersey Shore prices on the rise Federal Affinity Credit Union, which does research annually on beach trips, says the cost of everything that makes up the quintessential Jersey Shore experience is increasing this summer.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 18 May 2026
This also helps drivers who have smaller infotainment screens because the navigation app's display can take up more space, increasing visibility of the map as active trips progress.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Comparing past trips or comparing siblings is a sure way to create unnecessary tension.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Each of the asteroid’s trips around the Sun takes about 1,374 days, but its next close-approach to Earth won't come until 2090, according to the European Space Agency.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
Verb
Luckily, The Danna is perfectly placed for good day trips out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Also trips to Arizona and a matchup with Illinois in Chicago to complete home-and-home agreements from last season.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
And, there's such a thing as guys trips only.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Plus, the amount of walking that Japan trips require is no joke.
—Elaina Verhoff, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Jones, playing a rugged nonconference schedule every year, went 133-125 in eight seasons at TSU, leading the Tigers to three straight NCAA Tournament trips from 2021-23, including winning a pair of First Four games.
—Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
As in trips to the postseason, not trips down memory lane.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, a virus trips a switch that results in the immune system turning on the host, even after the invader has departed.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 25 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trips
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The fleet will provide essential support for both robotic missions and future human expeditions to the Red Planet.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Until publishing Lolita in 1955, Nabokov’s novels mainly paid for his butterfly-hunting expeditions, a lifelong passion.—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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In the report, the auditor general points out multiple concerning examples of mistakes in those summaries that could have a direct and negative impact on a patient’s subsequent care.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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Sandwiched between those mistakes was a diving grab on a sinking line drive by Gorman in the sixth.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Castle begins the possession on All-NBA center Karl-Anthony Towns, who jogs up top to set a screen for a fellow star, Jalen Brunson.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Joel Edgerton jogs past me into a bathroom.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Chelsea’s squad demographic falls somewhere in between but is probably closer to the former than the latter, and a football legend with his resume should not encounter the authority problems faced by owner BlueCo’s previous hires.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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And that’s why—but that doesn’t make sense because the money falls from the ceiling.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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All German Pilsner malt, super soft water profile like that in a Czech pale lager, and 100% US-grown hops with a touch of flaked corn.—
Blaine Callahan,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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At the finish of the night, once the final notes have faded and the last bits of confetti have dropped, Eilish, now coming off less like a savior blessing her masses than just another young woman at the end of a tough but rewarding workday, hops into a waiting SUV.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Doctor Who, the longest-running British sci-fi television series, follows the stories of a regenerating Time Lord who travels on adventures through all of time and space.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The Doctor) who travels on adventures through all of time and space.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The movie fumbles the chance to do something arresting with this seminal period in art.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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If the creditor fumbles the process, then an otherwise valid and collectible debt may be barred.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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These comfortable neck pillows help make even the longest journeys a smoother one.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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The movie is bookended by nearly identical shots looking outside an apartment window that visually connect Lucila and Isabel and their respective journeys in and out of Mexico, as part of the same emotional timeline.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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“Trips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trips. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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