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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
Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Having been raised in Florida and based in New York for the last 15 years, my body struggled to acclimate during these short press trips.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
That’s all the Hingham attack could generate though, as Sandwich’s defense did well to limit possession in the circle despite numerous Harborwomen trips to the attacking 25.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Always mindful about every player’s role on the team, Curry made sure to emphasize that those trips to the stripe were not just a result of any one person’s individual brilliance.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
For architecture fans, the hotel can help set up journeys to pagods and temples over 700 years old; other excursions on offer include trips to floating fishing villages such as Cửa Vạn and Vung Viêng and ethical pearl cultivation.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Vince Marrow came to Louisville from Kentucky, shocking fans everywhere, with aspirations of ACC championships and trips to the College Football Playoff.
—Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
While plenty of college students have gone viral for showing off their elaborate game day outfits, decked out luxury apartments and brand trips, Pindor’s videos are refreshingly raw.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Snag it ahead of fall trips for under $50.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
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
Dunkin’ Donuts, Mister Softee, trips to Bridgeport with her sister and her mother, a shabby zoo or a museum.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
According to a recent holiday travel report from Google Flights, the average price of airline tickets tends to be at its lowest for domestic Thanksgiving trips 39 days before departure.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025
There are ghosts and spirits, horror episodes, trips back into the ‘70s, the odd touch of a Western.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
Focusing on the lifestyle factor that most trips you up is likely to have a greater impact on your health, London said.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Combine trips or eliminate unnecessary vehicle trips.
—Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2025
Several videos begin with Taddese’s friend, who wore a white shirt and gray pants, pushing a persondown as that individual trips him.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
The flights were miserable, but the anxiety between trips was just as bad.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Having been raised in Florida and based in New York for the last 15 years, my body struggled to acclimate during these short press trips.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
That’s all the Hingham attack could generate though, as Sandwich’s defense did well to limit possession in the circle despite numerous Harborwomen trips to the attacking 25.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Always mindful about every player’s role on the team, Curry made sure to emphasize that those trips to the stripe were not just a result of any one person’s individual brilliance.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
For architecture fans, the hotel can help set up journeys to pagods and temples over 700 years old; other excursions on offer include trips to floating fishing villages such as Cửa Vạn and Vung Viêng and ethical pearl cultivation.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Vince Marrow came to Louisville from Kentucky, shocking fans everywhere, with aspirations of ACC championships and trips to the College Football Playoff.
—Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
While plenty of college students have gone viral for showing off their elaborate game day outfits, decked out luxury apartments and brand trips, Pindor’s videos are refreshingly raw.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Snag it ahead of fall trips for under $50.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Dunkin’ Donuts, Mister Softee, trips to Bridgeport with her sister and her mother, a shabby zoo or a museum.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
According to a recent holiday travel report from Google Flights, the average price of airline tickets tends to be at its lowest for domestic Thanksgiving trips 39 days before departure.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025
There are ghosts and spirits, horror episodes, trips back into the ‘70s, the odd touch of a Western.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
Focusing on the lifestyle factor that most trips you up is likely to have a greater impact on your health, London said.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Combine trips or eliminate unnecessary vehicle trips.
—Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2025
Several videos begin with Taddese’s friend, who wore a white shirt and gray pants, pushing a persondown as that individual trips him.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trips
Noun
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Alongside increasing assaults on indigenous peoples, the next few years saw mass Spanish expeditions and the establishment of new colonies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 edition includes luxury expeditions to the American West and such pieces as a Christian Louboutin custom saddle, retailing for $47,000.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The hitters can extend at-bats or, in the case of Guerrero and veteran George Springer, detonate mistakes.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Assisting guests to create memorable experiences through the years means Ali has also seen his fair share of requests that shed light on some of the biggest travel mistakes.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The visitors passed back from the free kick and Joao Pedro initially jogs towards goal, with Anderson signalling for a team-mate to follow him, but then changes direction again.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Blazy gives Odhiang a deep hug, jogs around the runway, and flees toward the exit, smiling.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For now, the burden largely falls on defendants — many still deep in addiction, many who are homeless — to find and secure treatment on their own.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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As another once-promising season falls apart, this time stamped out in stunningly emphatic fashion, a conversation that had only begun to percolate is now steaming hot.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The film, which tells the story of a 1980s teen who accidentally hops in a time machine and zooms back to 1955, first premiered in summer 1985.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Oftentimes, Tupac and Gault wound up whiling away lunch (and beyond) at the Old Town Mall, a run-down shopping center two hops and a skip from Dunbar.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trump travels to Tokyo on Monday to meet new Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, and sorting out this confusion will no doubt be at the top of her agenda.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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After Vanderbilt, Texas travels back on the road to face Georgia (6-1) before home dates against Arkansas (2-6) and Texas A&M (8-0), a critical stretch for the Longhorns that will determine playoff eligibility.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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After successfully bluffing his way into the house, Tom fumbles an attempt to hide his reasons for being there, leading Robbie to take him hostage.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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While both teams were in position to flip some results, the Ravens have to feel a little snakebitten with how their games have played out, including a couple of fourth-quarter Derrick Henry fumbles.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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During his time off, Wasefi traveled across Afghanistan with his trumpet, logging his journeys on YouTube.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Since its debut in 2014, the show has attracted a dedicated following, with fans tuning in to watch the dramatic and often heartwarming journeys of individuals agreeing to marry a complete stranger.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Trips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trips. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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