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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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4
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
Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Galen Carr, the Dodgers’ vice president of player personnel, has made frequent trips to Japan as the Dodgers reinforced their stronghold in the country.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Best Weekender and Duffel Bag Deals That go-to bag for three-day weekends, quick trips, and gym days is calling your name this October Prime Day, thanks to deals up to 40 percent off and as low as $17.
—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
The Dolphins have scored a touchdown on 80% of the offense’s trips to the red zone, trailing only the Philadelphia Eagles, which have a 100% conversion rate.
—Omar Kelly
october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Jacob Latreille, 21, is accused of killing 13 alligators during overnight trips in April after videos of these hunts were found on the phones of his friends.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
If companies like SpaceX get their way, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) could someday be filled with refueling depots, enabling commercial trips to the Moon and possibly Mars.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
The Red Line and Purple Line, which began operating in 2019 and 2024 respectively, have so far seen ridership top out at more than 100,000 trips per month.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
During oversight trips, GSA and OPM would not even directly acknowledge the existence of their DOGE teams—despite the fact that Executive Order 14158 requires each agency to have a DOGE team comprised of at least four people.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
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
With regular time spent away from home, trips overseas and the risk of being traded anywhere, there aren’t many constants.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The Education Secretary went out on the Harbor for a short sailing demonstration with two counselors and O’Bryant High students Tuesday, overcoming some motion sickness to hear about the mechanics of the boat, Friday trips out to the Harbor islands, and sailing in storms.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
This is a huge bonus for a clumsy gal like myself, who often trips over air.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
The city analyzed truck traffic generators in southwest Detroit, identified travel patterns and paid particular attention to the Livernois Junction Intermodal terminal, which accounts for more than 1,200 truck trips per day.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Galen Carr, the Dodgers’ vice president of player personnel, has made frequent trips to Japan as the Dodgers reinforced their stronghold in the country.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Best Weekender and Duffel Bag Deals That go-to bag for three-day weekends, quick trips, and gym days is calling your name this October Prime Day, thanks to deals up to 40 percent off and as low as $17.
—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
The Dolphins have scored a touchdown on 80% of the offense’s trips to the red zone, trailing only the Philadelphia Eagles, which have a 100% conversion rate.
—Omar Kelly
october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Jacob Latreille, 21, is accused of killing 13 alligators during overnight trips in April after videos of these hunts were found on the phones of his friends.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
If companies like SpaceX get their way, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) could someday be filled with refueling depots, enabling commercial trips to the Moon and possibly Mars.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
The Red Line and Purple Line, which began operating in 2019 and 2024 respectively, have so far seen ridership top out at more than 100,000 trips per month.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
During oversight trips, GSA and OPM would not even directly acknowledge the existence of their DOGE teams—despite the fact that Executive Order 14158 requires each agency to have a DOGE team comprised of at least four people.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
With regular time spent away from home, trips overseas and the risk of being traded anywhere, there aren’t many constants.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The Education Secretary went out on the Harbor for a short sailing demonstration with two counselors and O’Bryant High students Tuesday, overcoming some motion sickness to hear about the mechanics of the boat, Friday trips out to the Harbor islands, and sailing in storms.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
This is a huge bonus for a clumsy gal like myself, who often trips over air.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trips
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The novel solution is designed to tackle the common challenge of ensuring a reliable power supply in places far from existing infrastructure, such as open-air music festivals, crisis zones, and remote scientific expeditions.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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The doc will also tell his life story and highlight his previous world record expeditions.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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From a potentially serious injury sustained by linebacker Dwight Nunoo to a multitude of mistakes, Saturday’s 51-10 loss to the host Connecticut Huskies (4-2) was devastating to FIU (2-3).—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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When Onana jogs onto the field for his warm-up, the boos are rabid.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees jogs off the field during the fifth inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2025 in New York City.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Dalio also warned that the most misleading signals come near the top, where easy credit boosts spending, asset prices climb, unemployment falls.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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And if the burden falls on local authorities, the global non-government organization (NGO) predicted annual costs could reach 200 million pounds (about $269 million) by 2035.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to the anti-slip bottom, the couch won’t shift around when your rambunctious pet hops into it.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Using pure well water, wild yeasts (some propagated from its own fruit trees and beehives), local and heirloom grains, hops, and fruits, and house sour cultures, the brewery creates, ages, blends and bottles unique, small-batch beers exhibiting the wildness of Oregon terroir.—
Ben Davidson Correspondent,
Oc Register,
24 Sep. 2025
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Knox is played by Grace Van Patten, who dons blue contacts to complete the transformation, and begins before the American student travels to Italy for her study abroad.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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In an era when misinformation travels faster than facts and contentious debates make headlines daily, that function becomes not merely valuable but essential.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Iain also makes a good-looking tart with raspberries and white chocolate (gag) on the top but then somehow fumbles it while trying to put it on his display stand.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 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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Social media has accelerated this trend, allowing people to share their journeys, access information, and connect with communities that reinforce healthy habits.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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It is centered on her late parents, Henry and Hilda Stephen, and tracks the complex journeys that marked their lives.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Trips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trips. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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