1
as in travels
to take a trip especially of some distance
voyaged to the ends of the earth in search of adventure
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2
as in sails
to travel on water in a vessel
voyaging on a cruise ship for the first time
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Recent Examples of voyages
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Morand said these voyages represented only one part of Connecticut’s maritime connection to slavery.
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Calista Oetama,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Beyond the Blue Lagoon, one of the best ways to see the solar eclipse is by sea with several cruise lines planning voyages to sail directly into the path of totality.
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Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
One of my favorite things about expedition cruising is the social atmosphere onboard, and that's certainly true of Quark voyages.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Researchers from Australian Museum, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Museums Victoria collected more than 1,000 specimens across two voyages in 2021 and 2022.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Many of the sails used to construct the oversized shorts came from those family sailing trips, including voyages to Key West.
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Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Ocean cruises often bundle less with their base fares than other types of voyages – though that can also vary significantly by cruise line.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Colonists brought honey bees with them on their earliest voyages across the Atlantic.
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Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Noun
The North African country is also a major transit point for migrants from Africa and the Middle East escaping war and economic pressures by taking risky sea voyages to Europe.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Morand said these voyages represented only one part of Connecticut’s maritime connection to slavery.
—
Calista Oetama,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Beyond the Blue Lagoon, one of the best ways to see the solar eclipse is by sea with several cruise lines planning voyages to sail directly into the path of totality.
—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
One of my favorite things about expedition cruising is the social atmosphere onboard, and that's certainly true of Quark voyages.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Researchers from Australian Museum, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Museums Victoria collected more than 1,000 specimens across two voyages in 2021 and 2022.
—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Many of the sails used to construct the oversized shorts came from those family sailing trips, including voyages to Key West.
—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Ocean cruises often bundle less with their base fares than other types of voyages – though that can also vary significantly by cruise line.
—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Colonists brought honey bees with them on their earliest voyages across the Atlantic.
—
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voyages
Noun
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The sailings range from four-night Western Caribbean cruises to weeklong sailings to the Bahamas.
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AmaSofia’s spring 2026 debut brings 31 departures, including Christmas Markets cruises, when festive decorations transform old towns and cathedrals.
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Portnoy, who travels the country giving one-bite reviews that can make or break a business is polished, well dressed (although not usually formal), and has a more traditional, obvious type sense of humor.
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After refining, gasoline travels through pipelines, ships, trucks and fuel terminals before landing at filling stations, further prolonging higher prices for consumers.
Verb
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Star of the Seas still sails out of Port Canaveral, housing guests on what is tied for the title of world’s largest cruise ship.
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As the ship sails the Antarctic Peninsula, passengers go on excursions, such as taking a Zodiac or kayaking, to view wildlife and immerse themselves in nature.
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Canoe journeys through the surrounding waterways will be led by Homalco guides, whose people were long recognized among the region’s finest maritime navigators.
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As the sun journeys through your polar-opposite sign, Cancer season puts partnerships of every kind under the microscope, from romance and friendship to business agreements and recurring conflicts.
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Shrimp boats bob in the harbor, American flags flutter from pastel porches and old oak trees draped in Spanish moss offer cool shade.
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Kennebunkport, Maine Lobster boats bob in the waves and beachcombers search for shells.
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The jukebox musical is built from Keys’ catalogue of R&B and soul hits, a semi-autobiographical story that treks through her Manhattan upbringing.
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As announced by Alex Cora over the weekend, top Red Sox hitting prospect Franklin Arias will start at shortstop when the club treks up to Dunedin to face the Toronto Blue Jays.
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The blockage of the strait, which normally ferries 20% of the world's oil, sent global energy prices soaring.
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Iran has effectively halted trade traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, the maritime trade route that ferries roughly 20% of the world’s petroleum.
Verb
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Lee Cowan tours what is described as an immersive experience in the life and legacy of the 26th president, as well as the nature that shaped both Roosevelt and his vision of America.
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Boat tours on the Loch also leave from Luss – provided you don’t miss the boarding call.
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“Voyages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voyages. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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