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
Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
The stark increase over a decade is still significantly below the statistics of its south pole counterpart, where the 2023-2024 season witnessed 569 voyages and over 117,000 passengers, according to the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO).
—Jillian Dara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
On three subsequent voyages (1493, 1498, 1502), healso explored the coast of South America.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
The vessel begins sailing weeklong Caribbean voyages from South Florida in early April.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Personal parties like these were far and few in between during the boat’s time in the royal service, as the Britannia made most of its voyages on official business.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition, Abercrombie & Kent continues to broaden its expedition cruise offerings with new voyages around the British Isles, Svalbard, and French Polynesia.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Passengers seeking outdoor adventure with a side of luxury should opt for Seabourn's high-end voyages, where glacier-view helicopter rides and sea kayaking end with Champagne.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
The richest 1% sent sailors on deadly voyages to amass fortunes, while leaving their fellow citizens among the poorest in Europe.
—Valerie L. Myers, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
The dopamine rush from these voyages becomes the only thing that matters for Greta.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
The stark increase over a decade is still significantly below the statistics of its south pole counterpart, where the 2023-2024 season witnessed 569 voyages and over 117,000 passengers, according to the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO).
—Jillian Dara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
On three subsequent voyages (1493, 1498, 1502), healso explored the coast of South America.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
The vessel begins sailing weeklong Caribbean voyages from South Florida in early April.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Personal parties like these were far and few in between during the boat’s time in the royal service, as the Britannia made most of its voyages on official business.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition, Abercrombie & Kent continues to broaden its expedition cruise offerings with new voyages around the British Isles, Svalbard, and French Polynesia.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Passengers seeking outdoor adventure with a side of luxury should opt for Seabourn's high-end voyages, where glacier-view helicopter rides and sea kayaking end with Champagne.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
The richest 1% sent sailors on deadly voyages to amass fortunes, while leaving their fellow citizens among the poorest in Europe.
—Valerie L. Myers, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voyages
Noun
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The ship will sail in the Mediterranean before homeporting in Miami for Caribbean cruises.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Some of these trips are to interesting places or resorts with fun and different events (wine tasting, cruises, dinners).—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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Shortsleeve never travels without an Apple AirTag that slips easily into luggage, backpacks, or even a passport holder to quietly keep tabs on all of your essentials.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Instead of steady burning, this engine uses a continuous supersonic detonation wave that travels around a cylindrical chamber.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Where National Geographic Endurance Sails Endurance often sails in icy waters, including those in the Arctic and around Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands.—
Kristen E. Pope,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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Orgon’s only ally is his domineering parade float of a mother, Madame Pernelle (the Bianca del Rio), who sails onto the stage in high dudgeon at the top of the play.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
17 Dec. 2025
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Nature and cultural immersion remain key, with travelers seeking scenic escapes, heritage cities, and flexible, experience‑rich journeys that balance adventure, culture, and authenticity.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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After being freed by Katara and Sokka a century later, Aang journeys with them to learn how to use his powers properly.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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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
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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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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
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The fanciest, most famous restaurants are still doing mostly table service, but just about every other establishment has been conscripted into the army that ferries hot food out of professional kitchens and into American mouths 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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Discover Sarasota Tours offers 90-minute trolley tours multiple times a day that acquaint visitors with the city’s layout, history, neighborhoods, and many popular attractions.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Atlantic Vice President JD Vance tours the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025.—
Caroline Linton,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Voyages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voyages. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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