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
Ashton Palmer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
As the Spanish hold over the Caribbean Sea weakened in the 1560s, English voyages to the region increased.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
On one of its first voyages, from Liverpool to Boston, author Charles Dickens joined him, according to the site Cruise Critic.
—Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Columbus landed in the Bahamas in 1492 and explored the Caribbean and South America in future voyages.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2025
The first container ships started going through the Arctic more than a decade ago, but usually on specialized, ad hoc voyages, Humpert told CNN.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
The voyages are designed to make traveling alone easy, with open seating in the dining room and small exploration groups.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
No expansion into the Americas European colonization worldwide directly resulted from voyages to America and into the Indian Ocean through the Cape of Good Hope.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Exceptions will be made for voyages shorter than 2,000 nautical miles and vessels with a smaller than 4,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) carrying capacity.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
This is especially important for early or late season voyages.
—Ashton Palmer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
As the Spanish hold over the Caribbean Sea weakened in the 1560s, English voyages to the region increased.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
On one of its first voyages, from Liverpool to Boston, author Charles Dickens joined him, according to the site Cruise Critic.
—Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Columbus landed in the Bahamas in 1492 and explored the Caribbean and South America in future voyages.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2025
The first container ships started going through the Arctic more than a decade ago, but usually on specialized, ad hoc voyages, Humpert told CNN.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
The voyages are designed to make traveling alone easy, with open seating in the dining room and small exploration groups.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
No expansion into the Americas European colonization worldwide directly resulted from voyages to America and into the Indian Ocean through the Cape of Good Hope.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Exceptions will be made for voyages shorter than 2,000 nautical miles and vessels with a smaller than 4,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) carrying capacity.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voyages
Noun
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The cruises are the latest in the small-ship cruise line’s collection of national parks sailings.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Cunard, once owned by Trafalgar House, is a key part of Carnival Corporation, the world's biggest cruises provider.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trump travels to Tokyo on Monday to meet new Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, and sorting out this confusion will no doubt be at the top of her agenda.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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After Vanderbilt, Texas travels back on the road to face Georgia (6-1) before home dates against Arkansas (2-6) and Texas A&M (8-0), a critical stretch for the Longhorns that will determine playoff eligibility.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Royal Caribbean sails itineraries to 270-plus destinations in 60-plus countries on six continents.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Researchers know about the wrecks because reporting any commercial ship that sails on the lakes is required; from the early 19th century to the 20th century, about 40,000 ships sailed the Great Lakes, Baillod said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An Australian schoolteacher journeys to Indonesia after ending her engagement, where a reunion with her first love and connection with his enigmatic best friend force her to choose between nostalgia and a new future.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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In June 2026, ABC News Studios will present a two-hour primetime special that journeys through the nation to locales like New Orleans and the American frontier tied to lands in the Disney Parks.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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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Mirage ferries Noah to the Autobots' rendezvous point, much to Optimus Prime's dismay.—
Rendy Jones August 27,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Wolfhard, 22, tours with his band, and McLaughlin, 24, has appeared in movies.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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The artist who records and tours your song?—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nicholas trips over a bramble, falls to his hands and knees in the soaking grass.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Unlike overlapping or hook-and-eye designs that can get tricky, the zipper makes bathroom trips much easier—an incredibly practical feature.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Voyages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voyages. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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