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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
Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Whether we’re headed to the gym, lounging at home, or planning your next trips, Lululemon is our go-to destination for a workout wardrobe that doubles as casual and travel wear.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Guides from Big Bear Adventures in Indian River or Sturgeon River Paddlesports in Wolverine offer trips down the crystal-clear Sturgeon River.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Then the Wild ran into penalty trouble, with back-to-back trips to the penalty box.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Janice Gott, founder of breast pump company Muu, often appears in photos and on trips with the ladies.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
The most popular Scout trips have been to offices off International Parkway in Lake Mary, Wal-Mart stores, supermarkets, SunRail stations and the Orlando-Sanford International Airport.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Used strategically, though, points and miles can unlock far more than a free domestic flight, from business-class seats on long-haul routes to the ability to book expensive trips without paying cash.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
McDaniel went 35-33 in four seasons with the Dolphins, including two trips to the playoffs.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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
Unlike overlapping or hook-and-eye designs that can get tricky, the zipper makes bathroom trips much easier—an incredibly practical feature.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
Another three-point play by Bead, who finished with 20 points, left Bryant with a 70-61 lead, only to see Jonesboro score on two consecutive trips to get closer.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Whether we’re headed to the gym, lounging at home, or planning your next trips, Lululemon is our go-to destination for a workout wardrobe that doubles as casual and travel wear.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Guides from Big Bear Adventures in Indian River or Sturgeon River Paddlesports in Wolverine offer trips down the crystal-clear Sturgeon River.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Then the Wild ran into penalty trouble, with back-to-back trips to the penalty box.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Janice Gott, founder of breast pump company Muu, often appears in photos and on trips with the ladies.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
The most popular Scout trips have been to offices off International Parkway in Lake Mary, Wal-Mart stores, supermarkets, SunRail stations and the Orlando-Sanford International Airport.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Used strategically, though, points and miles can unlock far more than a free domestic flight, from business-class seats on long-haul routes to the ability to book expensive trips without paying cash.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
McDaniel went 35-33 in four seasons with the Dolphins, including two trips to the playoffs.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Unlike overlapping or hook-and-eye designs that can get tricky, the zipper makes bathroom trips much easier—an incredibly practical feature.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trips
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Commonly framed and told histories of Indigenous women such as Pocahontas and Sacagawea, who are associated with famous expeditions by white English settlers in North America, are clear examples.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Roamwell also offers kits for weekenders, business trips, and expeditions, so you’re covered no matter the length of your journey.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Rather than reacting emotionally to short‑term market noise or news cycles, focusing on controllable elements helps retirees stick to their long‑term plans and avoid costly mistakes driven by fear or impulse.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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And the mistakes, such as frantically learning — and failing — at how to build a river.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 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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No fan cheers when their team’s punter jogs onto the field facing fourth and long.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
23 Nov. 2025
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The cold air is then expected to stay in place through the beginning of February, ensuring that whatever snow falls this weekend will stay on the ground for a while.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Only one other player has been ever elected by the writers with 1,500 or fewer hits — Roy Campanella (1,422) in 1969 — and that total falls far short of the average career hit mark for all Hall of Fame batters, which is 2,330.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The truck driver hops out with a big broom at each stop, sweeping up debris that the Claw can’t easily grasp and making sure everything gets into the back of the truck.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Strange indeed when Marner, say, hops out for a shift against Auston Matthews or tries to strip a puck from William Nylander.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An avid fan of South Korean pop group BTS, Shirgaonkar attends a live event roughly every two months, mostly in Mumbai, and travels overseas at least once a year to see her favorite artists perform.—
Shreya Ghosal,Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Headhaul cargo travels on the outbound route from an origin port to its destination—or in these cases, northbound through the Suez Canal on an Asia-to-Europe .—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Jan. 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
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Taylor’s northward journeys renewed debates over recovery area boundaries last year.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Select journeys will also coincide with significant cultural moments, like the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Trips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trips. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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