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
Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Some ships even reposition between polar regions or across the Southern Hemisphere—voyages far longer than most standard cruises ever attempt.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Several cruise lines have canceled their voyages or changed their itineraries in the Middle East due to ongoing safety issues amid the Iran conflict.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Members must wait a minimum of seventy-two hours between voyages.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Western Caribbean voyages will stop at destinations in Mexico, including Cozumel and Costa Maya.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
This is the latest installment of Crews on Cruise, a column spotlighting the people who work behind the scenes of the world’s most memorable voyages—from bartenders and entertainers to ship captains and expedition leaders.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Navigators like Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama relied heavily on pickled foods to sustain their crews during long voyages.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
In 2025, China completed 14 voyages, including a Cosco containership, the first containership to make a journey through the waterway.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Historical context The Portuguese first arrived in India after the navigator Vasco da Gama’s voyages (1497–99, 1502–03, and 1524) opened the sea route from western Europe to Asia around the Cape of Good Hope.
—Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Some ships even reposition between polar regions or across the Southern Hemisphere—voyages far longer than most standard cruises ever attempt.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Several cruise lines have canceled their voyages or changed their itineraries in the Middle East due to ongoing safety issues amid the Iran conflict.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Members must wait a minimum of seventy-two hours between voyages.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Western Caribbean voyages will stop at destinations in Mexico, including Cozumel and Costa Maya.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
This is the latest installment of Crews on Cruise, a column spotlighting the people who work behind the scenes of the world’s most memorable voyages—from bartenders and entertainers to ship captains and expedition leaders.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Navigators like Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama relied heavily on pickled foods to sustain their crews during long voyages.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
In 2025, China completed 14 voyages, including a Cosco containership, the first containership to make a journey through the waterway.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voyages
Noun
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Rising oil prices amid the war with Iran have translated to higher costs for air travelers – and cruises could be next.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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He was promoted to head of Disney parks and cruises, consumer products and Walt Disney Imagineering in May 2020.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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Written and directed by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, the film centers on a young man from Mumbai who travels back to his family’s village in rural Maharashtra after his father dies, bound by tradition to observe a 10-day mourning period.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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The first follows the Rajput king Ratansen of Chitor (a fortress in what is now Chittorgarh, Rajasthan), who renounces his throne and travels as a yogi (wandering ascetic) to the island kingdom of Simhal to win the legendary Padmavati.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Most tanker movement in the key Strait of Hormuz, where roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil typically sails past Iran’s coastline, remains at a halt.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Capasecca Yacht Another bespoke yachting experience, Capasecca — featuring four cabins that sleep up to eight guests — sails the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia and Procida, backed by a family with generations of seafaring heritage.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When Venus journeys through its home sign, Taurus, its energy is especially strong.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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After the Rebellion’s defeat on the ice planet Hoth, Luke journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with Jedi Master Yoda.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 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
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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The blockage of the strait, which normally ferries 20% of the world's oil, sent global energy prices soaring.—
Kevin Breuninger,Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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The group still tours together and has released new music in recent years.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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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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“Voyages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voyages. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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