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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Now with a dozen all-suite, luxury cruise and expedition ships, Silversea’s fleet voyages to enchanting destinations around the globe.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Shipping giants including Cosco, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, and MSC have halted new voyages into the Gulf, leaving some of the busiest ports in the world idle, with billions of dollars worth of trade disrupted.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
This specific sailing transports guests into the biodiverse Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve on voyages of three, four, or seven nights.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Edgington worried that construction throughout the summer of 1908 would block the river channel and limit the Helen Gould’s lucrative summer voyages.
—IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Afterward, it’s tapped to sail three- and four-night Bahamas voyages as well as seven-night Caribbean itineraries.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Crystal continues its post‑relaunch growth with Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony operating a mix of grand voyages and region‑rich segments across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
At least three gas tankers going to or from Qatar had paused voyages following the latest attacks in the region, according to ship-tracking data.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
That makes her ideal for both Mediterranean island-hopping and longer voyages.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Now with a dozen all-suite, luxury cruise and expedition ships, Silversea’s fleet voyages to enchanting destinations around the globe.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Shipping giants including Cosco, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, and MSC have halted new voyages into the Gulf, leaving some of the busiest ports in the world idle, with billions of dollars worth of trade disrupted.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
This specific sailing transports guests into the biodiverse Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve on voyages of three, four, or seven nights.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Edgington worried that construction throughout the summer of 1908 would block the river channel and limit the Helen Gould’s lucrative summer voyages.
—IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Afterward, it’s tapped to sail three- and four-night Bahamas voyages as well as seven-night Caribbean itineraries.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Crystal continues its post‑relaunch growth with Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony operating a mix of grand voyages and region‑rich segments across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
At least three gas tankers going to or from Qatar had paused voyages following the latest attacks in the region, according to ship-tracking data.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voyages
Noun
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Over the years, investigators tracked spending, including 10 trips to Las Vegas, a few cruises, and several cash withdrawals, such as $500 and $700 at local Northwest Indiana casinos.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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At the media giant’s 2026 shareholders meeting Wednesday, held virtually, Iger passed the torch to incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro, formerly the company’s head of parks, cruises and consumer products.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Other times, Overbey said, open heart surgery patients may develop endocarditis later, sometimes years after surgery, through an outside infection that travels to the heart.—
Emily Brindley
Health Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Iran has threatened to strike any ship that travels through the strait that isn't carrying Iranian oil, with some limited exceptions.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In response, Iran has nearly halted traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of the world’s oil typically sails from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s actions have effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of the world’s oil typically sails.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jaripeo is a feature hybrid documentary that journeys to Michoacán’s hypermasculine rodeos.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Seven women from the Iranian national soccer team remain in Australia, an Australian government official said Wednesday, as the rest of their team journeys back to a country at the center of a widening conflict in the Middle East.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Kennebunkport, Maine Lobster boats bob in the waves and beachcombers search for shells.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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Eloise sucks it up and treks over to see her old frenemy Cressida.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The whippet-fast lift system got even more efficient this season with the introduction of the Explorer Gondola, the world’s speediest 10-person gondola that ferries skiers from base to peak on heated seats.—
Amy Tara Koch,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Both the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and the Unitarian Meeting House host tours regularly, and the Seth Peterson Cottage—about an hour north—is available for overnight stays.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Tigertail, 36, who captains airboat tours through the Everglades, is navigating his boat through the only route available given how dry the park has gotten this year.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Voyages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voyages. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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