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Definition of voyagenext
as in cruise
a journey over water in a vessel the long, perilous voyage down the Atlantic seaboard, around Cape Horn, and up South America's Pacific coast

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Noun
And yet, even in the depths of loss, Kim came to see the voyage itself as a miracle – proof that survival could lead to something more. Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026 America’s Record-Breaking Ocean Liner On its maiden voyage, the ship shattered the trans-Atlantic speed record. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
Stationed in Singapore, the vessel will voyage entirely at sea, with no port calls. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026 Reaching about 4,700 miles beyond the lunar farside, the crew will go the farthest from Earth any humans have ever voyaged, ensuring not only rigorous system checks but also breathtaking views of our home planet—and, of course, the moon. Lee Billings, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for voyage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voyage
Noun
  • Colorado went 45-7-8 with the captain in the lineup, just an absurd pace that helped the Avs cruise to the Presidents’ Trophy.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Guests are mainly families with children and long-time NCL fans who appreciate the cruise line’s entertainment offerings.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The club travels to Portland on Wednesday night for a match against the second-place Thorns, the team that eliminated San Diego from last year’s playoffs.
    Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Meanwhile, be aware that the next six years will bring urges to impulsively travel, and do exciting things to give yourself an adventurous world.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Euphoria later resumed sailing toward the Gulf of Oman, according to Lloyd’s List.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
  • When that happens — and only when that happens — Tillis will be on board and Warsh will sail through his committee and Senate floor votes, given the GOP majority in the chamber.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The moon continues to journey through Cancer, where emotions not only run deep, but also close to the surface.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
  • In Season 2, after finding out survivors — including his wife, Teri (Enuka Okuma) — remain in the outside world in the Season 1 finale, Xavier (Brown) embarks on a quest to find her, journeying out from the Paradise bunker for the first time since the planet’s destruction.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The boating forecast in South Florida on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
    Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Much of the area is open to boating, hiking and fishing.
    Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Jim Hickey, 64, has spent decades trekking across the country, turning his footsteps into funding for childhood cancer.
    Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • All the trembling, as Kimbangu touched the sick, alarmed European settlers and reassured the plantation workers who trekked to Nkamba in search of healing.
    Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Thumping, high sound quality was a top priority As someone who toured the world playing bass for Third Eye Blind, top-tier sound was a nonnegotiable for Leo.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • In person, the audience sips cocktails and witnesses top-notch side acts that cleanse the palate between improv blocks, with a mix of nationally touring stand-up, mimes, musicians and more.
    John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The skull fracture was likely caused when Martinez tripped while holding Heather a couple weeks before her death, the attorneys found.
    Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
  • This is where Democrats always trip themselves up.
    Evan Thies, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026

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“Voyage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voyage. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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