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
Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Genetic studies of ancient and modern Rapanui confirm their Polynesian origins while also suggesting limited contact with South America, likely the result of later voyages rather than founding migration.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Only then can alarm systems fulfill their intended purpose – supporting crews, safeguarding lives, and ensuring safer voyages for all.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
That means many voyages are sold out several years in advance.
—Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
From northern lights sailings to midnight sun itineraries, voyages above the Arctic Circle have grown in popularity.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The trials included several transits via eastbound backhaul voyages from Europe to Asia.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Windstar Cruises is a boutique cruise line known for its small ship voyages that offer a luxury experience for its guests.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Vespucci made two voyages to the New World, although never to North America.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
For even more marine life, Amandira, the Aman yacht, can also be chartered from Amanwana for totally bespoke voyages around the Indonesian archipelago from Komodo National Park to the famed Spice Islands and the legendary waters of Raja Ampat.
—Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Genetic studies of ancient and modern Rapanui confirm their Polynesian origins while also suggesting limited contact with South America, likely the result of later voyages rather than founding migration.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Only then can alarm systems fulfill their intended purpose – supporting crews, safeguarding lives, and ensuring safer voyages for all.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
That means many voyages are sold out several years in advance.
—Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
From northern lights sailings to midnight sun itineraries, voyages above the Arctic Circle have grown in popularity.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The trials included several transits via eastbound backhaul voyages from Europe to Asia.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Windstar Cruises is a boutique cruise line known for its small ship voyages that offer a luxury experience for its guests.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Vespucci made two voyages to the New World, although never to North America.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voyages
Noun
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The 54-year-old most recently chaired Disney's experiences division that includes parks and cruises — a unit the company said earlier this week reached $10 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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And the transition at the top will have ripple effects for months across the ranks of Disney Entertainment and D’Amaro’s Experiences unit, which encompasses parks, cruises and consumer products.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The injury also travels up to the brain, triggering a fear response.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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At the Polynesian Market the menu travels from huli-huli chicken to kalu pork to teriyaki chicken sliders.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The story is a post-apocalyptic tale in which a convict, played by Fischbach, sails an ocean of blood in a submarine in order to search for resources and discovers increasingly terrifying secrets.—
William Earl,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Star Breeze sails year-round in French Polynesia, with voyages departing almost every week, according to the cruise line’s website.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Between the river’s source, entrusted to an order of Orthodox nuns, and its southern delta, where caviar bound for the Kremlin is harvested, the author journeys through a defiant country transformed by war, sanctions, and reinvigorated patriotism.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Twelve-year-old Atari (Koyu Rankin) soon journeys there aboard a miniature Junior Turboprop to reunite with his bodyguard pup, Spots (Liev Schreiber).—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 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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Harmon frequently treks through the desert, wearing ankle braces and an orange safety vest, chatting with Border Patrol agents who appear to have taken to her.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Winter weather alerts are in effect for nearly 70 million people, stretching from the Plains to Maine as the storm treks east.—
CNN Meteorologist Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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
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In late November, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which ferries 80% of all Kazakh oil supplies from Kazakhstan to the Black Sea, said it had been attacked twice in four days.—
Vasco Cotovio,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Jimmy Eat World will put fans in the middle of a big celebration this summer as the group tours to commemorate the 25th anniversary of its breakthrough and top-selling album, Bleed American.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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The event was hosted by Reawaken USA, a relatively new conservative group that tours college campuses, inviting students to have an open dialogue.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Voyages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voyages. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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