as in trip
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
they were hungry and tired after their long journey
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as in to travel
to take a trip especially of some distance
an intense yearning to journey to distant lands
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Recent Examples of journey
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
For Valentine’s Day proper, a romantic culinary journey awaits with Salt & The Cellar’s Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Scientists have been divided about how Homo sapiens first journeyed from Asia to Australia.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The long journey from that success in college and the success in the pros has reinforced the lessons Darnold learned from his parents early in his life.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
For Valentine’s Day proper, a romantic culinary journey awaits with Salt & The Cellar’s Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
In 2018, Spence received Jamaica’s National Medal for Science and Technology, and today, visitors to the Kingston distillery can journey through the Joy Spence Rum Experience to learn more about the life and legacy of Jamaica’s pioneering master blender.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Scientists have been divided about how Homo sapiens first journeyed from Asia to Australia.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for journey
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The documents appear to show that Andrew forwarded Epstein reports about Vietnam, Singapore and other places, which he had been sent in relation to an official trip.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended his international trip and declared national mourning, with government flags to fly at half-staff for seven days.—
Jim Morris,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Epstein frequently traveled there, according to DOJ documents, and Barrack was involved in multiple real estate deals involving Middle Eastern governments.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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As the name suggests, Crew-12 will be NASA and SpaceX's 12th human science expedition to the International Space Station.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The blue trail explores Moncler’s history as a technical gear specialist, from outfitting alpine workers to supplying attire for mountaineering expeditions.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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One of our editors put biking gear to the test by trekking over 40 miles in a day.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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Lane has worked her way through more than 50 countries across all seven continents, trying everything from snowshoeing in Antarctica to glacier trekking in the French Alps.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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The offer applies to river, ocean, and expedition voyages worldwide, including popular routes through Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia, and the Great Lakes.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Jan. 2026
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Reaching about 4,700 miles beyond the lunar farside, the crew will go the farthest from Earth any humans have ever voyaged, ensuring not only rigorous system checks but also breathtaking views of our home planet—and, of course, the moon.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
15 Jan. 2026
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In Salt Lake City, rumors about a potential ICE detention facility sparked a protest outside the warehouse that was reportedly being toured by Homeland Security officials.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, Catherine, Princess of Wales, toured the denim company’s facilities as part of an initiative spotlighting Welsh textile manufacturing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Christmas period will also mark the official end of the Catholic Church’s jubilee year, 12 months dedicated to pilgrimage, spiritual renewal and forgiveness which takes place every 25 years.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
25 Dec. 2025
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Advertisement Travel to the country once limited essentially to pilgrimage and business travel, opened with a tourist e-visa in 2019 and has since become an engine of jobs and investment.—
Ali Shihabi,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Journey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journey. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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