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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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verb

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Recent Examples of voyage
Noun
Two other Americans who returned from the voyage are at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 12 May 2026 The passengers include diplomats, businessmen, politicians and writers invited by the shipping company to cover the vessel’s maiden voyage. Literary Hub, 11 May 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
  • Surrounded by the Tongass National Forest — the world’s largest temperate rainforest — Juneau offers a quintessential Alaska experience where nature feels immense, and adventure begins just minutes from the cruise dock.
    Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 May 2026
  • On May 13 the 33-year-old pop star attended Dior’s exclusive cruise show in Los Angeles, bucking resortwear norms with a double-denim look paired with sleek black accessories with cool silver hardware.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Sofa waves travel at the speed of sound.
    Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
  • As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Verb
  • As the ball sailed over the fence in center field, Lake Central sophomore Cali Ramirez still wasn’t taking any chances.
    Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
  • The ship, along with a skeleton crew of 25 and two medical professionals, then sailed to Rotterdam, Netherlands, The Associated Press reported.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • In it, Noah journeys from city to city with friends, collaborators and surprise guests, each episode blending his signature humor with authentic, on-the-ground experiences that spotlight local people, food, and culture.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 May 2026
  • The Emmy-winning journalist and filmmaker’s cinematic six-episode documentary series journeys to the heart of the world’s most important stories.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • According to the latest Coast Guard statistics, there were 3,887 recreational boating incidents nationwide in 2024, resulting in 556 deaths and more than 2,100 injuries.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
  • Prosecutors dropped two boating infractions against George Pino, the Doral real estate broker who rammed his boat into a channel marker — killing a 17-year-old girl in 2022 — as Pino’s trial for the girl’s death approaches.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Wearing woolen garments that should have been stashed away weeks ago, many were also sporting trekking poles, binoculars and long-lens cameras.
    Ashley Stimpson, Washington Post, 11 May 2026
  • Hitting the beaches, and biking and trekking 32 miles of coastal and inland trails are the main daytime activities.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • The singer's drummer, Gregg Field, recalled the moment in a Vanity Fair article discussing his experiences touring with Sinatra.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
  • The committees worked closely together to see what design ideas should be added and toured other memorials to gather inspiration and ensure each branch was represented.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Here, the feel is of a car-free village where guests and day-tripping locals can mingle over pétanque games, art galleries, and craft workshops, casual and fine dining cuisine, and rejuvenating sessions in the spa’s Iyashi Dôme.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • Slipping in a grocery store or tripping in a hotel lobby is bad enough on its own.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026

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“Voyage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voyage. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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