Thesaurus results for VOYAGING

voyaging

verb

present participle of voyage

as in traveling

to take a trip especially of some distance voyaged to the ends of the earth in search of adventure

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as in sailing

to travel on water in a vessel voyaging on a cruise ship for the first time

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Recent Examples of voyaging However, when her island's resources are threatened, Moana embraces her ancestors' voyaging heritage and heads out to sea to find Maui, deliver the heart of Te Fiti (which Maui stole back in the day) and save her people. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2026

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That made things much easier, especially for family members traveling internationally for the first time.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The Koester family was traveling to Nashville for a soccer tournament when the crash occurred, according to the fundraiser.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of traveling

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The 16-mile-wide (26 kilometer) giant of a comet spends its life journeying back and forth between the outer and inner solar system, where its frigid body is heated by the sun, triggering dramatic outbursts of activity.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 July 2026
Dylan also takes after his father, journeying into musical pursuits as a member of the band Midnight Kids from 2016 to 2021.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 July 2026

Definition of journeying

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The Plex Solo Pro pitches using a single trekking pole for a sharp, single-point peak height of 52 in (132 cm) and a series of six to 10 stakes.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
Related Stories Alemán is the first human in history to have completed the Triple Grand Slam of Travel, visiting all 193 countries recognized by the United Nations, trekking to both the North and South Poles and traveling to space.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 17 July 2026

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During an appearance on Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, Tedeschi and Trucks talked about touring with such a large band — the group features 12 members.

— Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026
The two are currently touring together, and country music fans can't get enough.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of touring

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Before catching an afternoon game, grab some breakfast and take your time wandering through animal exhibits before heading to the stadium.

— Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Tourists can enjoy wandering through this gem's stunning blue and white hilltop towns and tasting authentic, fresh Mediterranean food.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Definition of wandering

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