as in trip
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
an avid mountain climber, always on an expedition to some far-off corner of the world
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Recent Examples of expedition
The luxury line Ponant is partnering with Smithsonian Journeys on an eight-night voyage this August, between Toronto and Milwaukee, on board its expedition ship Le Bellot.
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Jane Wooldridge,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
During this expedition, Ocampo-Peñuela and Neate-Clegg thought about how much the Halloween bird is sought-after by birdwatchers and the pet trade at the same time.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Morup was part of a six-member Indo-Tibetan Border Police expedition on Everest in May 1996.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Shipyards that once built trawlers today deliver some of the world's most sophisticated offshore support vessels, research ships, expedition cruise vessels, cable layers and Arctic icebreakers.
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Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Jane Wooldridge,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
During this expedition, Ocampo-Peñuela and Neate-Clegg thought about how much the Halloween bird is sought-after by birdwatchers and the pet trade at the same time.
—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Morup was part of a six-member Indo-Tibetan Border Police expedition on Everest in May 1996.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Shipyards that once built trawlers today deliver some of the world's most sophisticated offshore support vessels, research ships, expedition cruise vessels, cable layers and Arctic icebreakers.
—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for expedition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedition
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But that trip to the sideline was short-lived and the 24-year-old has dominated since returning, stringing together 15 ⅔ scoreless innings with Triple-A Albuquerque.
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Seventy-two million people are expected to travel more than 50 miles away from their homes over the Fourth of July holiday week, and more than 61 million of them are expected to drive for those trips, according to the AAA Auto Club.
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The House of Representatives easily approved bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting kids online, a significant step in a yearslong journey to rein in social media companies' interactions with children.
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Carroll made his case to the judge, gained his favor, and began his journey looking for his parents.
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During the trek, Princess met many other hikers, including Ted Haslam, who was also taking on the Three Peaks Challenge with the help of family and friends who maneuvered his wheelchair up and down the mountains.
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The future queen kept her accessories minimal on the trek—but her choice to wear two rings from her ring stack spoke volumes, according to a jewelry expert.
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Daily ferry transport is available from Grand Portage, Minnesota, the scenic end point of this North Shore excursion.
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Depending on season and road conditions, the Trollstigen area may also appear on excursion programs, though these trips require a long port call.
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“Expedition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedition. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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