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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
Jim Augerinos, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Since 2012, the Connecticut resident estimates she’s spent over $100,000 on about 80 ghostly trips.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
When people think about winter trips to Italy, glamorous Cortina and Mont Blanc-adjacent Courmayeur often get the most attention.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The company also paid for the auditor’s hotels and restaurant visits during these trips, authorities said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Burn a Spot A rookie may end up glued to your hip boots on a lot of fishing trips, and that’s a good thing.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Survivors say they were violated in sanctuaries, at pastors’ homes and in tents on camping trips.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
After a bye week, the Chiefs’ schedule continues with a game in Denver against the Broncos, who have defeated the Chiefs in Kansas City’s two most recent trips to the Mile High City.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
The team has reached the NBA postseason 65 times, including 32 trips to the Finals and winning 17 Championships (just one behind the Boston Celtics, with 18).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
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
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
Noun
Jim Augerinos is a member of Travel + Leisure's A-List and specializes in honeymoon trips.
—Jim Augerinos, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Since 2012, the Connecticut resident estimates she’s spent over $100,000 on about 80 ghostly trips.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
When people think about winter trips to Italy, glamorous Cortina and Mont Blanc-adjacent Courmayeur often get the most attention.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The company also paid for the auditor’s hotels and restaurant visits during these trips, authorities said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Burn a Spot A rookie may end up glued to your hip boots on a lot of fishing trips, and that’s a good thing.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Survivors say they were violated in sanctuaries, at pastors’ homes and in tents on camping trips.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
After a bye week, the Chiefs’ schedule continues with a game in Denver against the Broncos, who have defeated the Chiefs in Kansas City’s two most recent trips to the Mile High City.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
The team has reached the NBA postseason 65 times, including 32 trips to the Finals and winning 17 Championships (just one behind the Boston Celtics, with 18).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
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
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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And King Priam, at great personal risk, shows up with a ransom and falls on his knees and clasps Achilles’ hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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As Venus and Chiron clash, an attempt to connect with a new acquaintance falls flat.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Beverly hops joyfully across the couple’s farm with her sister Billie—also adopted from Northwest Dog Project—and brings laughter to her family every day with her quirky personality.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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As someone who travels at least twice a month, my go-to sweater styles are lightweight options that don’t take up too much room in my luggage.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Richard Linklater‘s Nouvelle Vague time-travels to the moment right before modern cinema’s big bang, when the French New Wave crested and Godard’s Breathless would change everything.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The premise has the potential for slapstick silliness, as an incompetent Seoul family fumbles its way through opening a hunting lodge in the Korean countryside.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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As Lester fumbles for his bird whistle in the fountain to activate the camera, he gets thrown back in this tussle with Tillman and is killed.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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 3 Nov. 2025.
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