as in trips
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 expeditions
This book is the story of the expeditions and discoveries that followed.
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Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
All four European expeditions saw a Rapa Nui of gardens and grassland, with no forest or tall trees; Roggeveen had specifically noted Islanders’ excitement at the sight of timber.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Both expeditions can also be booked as private charters.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
Their expeditions into Park Forest are made possible by a wide open pathway underneath those electrical wires which stretch along an east-west route through the center of town, just north of an easy feeding ground in Central Park and points west.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Luxury expeditions to the region are now attracting travelers craving new and unusual adventures at sea, all complemented by modern, high-end amenities.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
After climbing expeditions to Chad and Borneo, Honnold was inspired to research environmental activism and in 2012 founded the Honnold Foundation to support solar energy projects, according to the organization’s website.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Wanaka Mountain Guides leads multi-day expeditions to the bucket-list summits of Mount Cook (New Zealand’s highest peak at 12,217 feet) and Mount Aspiring (a respectable 9,950-feet).
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
The GreenDrill project adds to that data and will contribute more information through future deep-drilling expeditions.
—New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2026
Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
All four European expeditions saw a Rapa Nui of gardens and grassland, with no forest or tall trees; Roggeveen had specifically noted Islanders’ excitement at the sight of timber.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Both expeditions can also be booked as private charters.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
Their expeditions into Park Forest are made possible by a wide open pathway underneath those electrical wires which stretch along an east-west route through the center of town, just north of an easy feeding ground in Central Park and points west.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Luxury expeditions to the region are now attracting travelers craving new and unusual adventures at sea, all complemented by modern, high-end amenities.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
After climbing expeditions to Chad and Borneo, Honnold was inspired to research environmental activism and in 2012 founded the Honnold Foundation to support solar energy projects, according to the organization’s website.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Wanaka Mountain Guides leads multi-day expeditions to the bucket-list summits of Mount Cook (New Zealand’s highest peak at 12,217 feet) and Mount Aspiring (a respectable 9,950-feet).
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
The GreenDrill project adds to that data and will contribute more information through future deep-drilling expeditions.
—New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expeditions
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Experiment with sizes and shapes No two trips are the same, which means every getaway may require a slightly different combination of packing cubes.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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For additional comfort, the upper is made from breathable mesh to promote airflow, and the rubber outsole offers extra grip to help prevent slips and trips.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
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Firms between roughly $500 million and $10 billion in revenue are earlier in their AI journeys, and often lack the internal scale to absorb work through insourcing alone.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Almaty’s distance to central Europe has meant some long journeys for Kairat and their opponents this season.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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At Inara Camp, strong mint tea is served as a welcome drink and as part of excursions in the desert landscape.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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From South America to the American West, travelers are embarking on wildlife spotting excursions that would rival any in Sub-Saharan Africa.—
Laura Kiniry,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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The half-day, full-day, or overnight treks start in McMillan, Michigan, about 90 miles east of Marquette.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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From the origins of the Yakuza, the dawning of chemical warfare, and FDR’s spy shops, the novel treks across World War II to the dawn of the Cold War.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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