as in traveling
to take a trip especially of some distance
an intense yearning to journey to distant lands
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Recent Examples of journeying
Zayden Alhasan and Ezra Belingheri, two long time friends, said Belingheri met in Nevada from Italy before journeying on a four-hour drive to watch USA play.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
For instance, the moon is journeying through harmony-seeking Libra today, bringing emotional focus to themes of connection, fairness, beauty and compromise.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
At the final whistle, the Curaçao team mobbed Room in the penalty area before journeying some 40 yards behind him to celebrate with Curaçao fans in attendance.
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Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
But this time around, astronauts on the next Artemis mission won't be journeying anywhere near the moon.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
The film moves beyond the climate crisis to the increase in climate refugees, which Fox underscores by starting with Americans, including victims of the Paradise blaze, before journeying around the globe.
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Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Sunlight will reflect off the cloudy tops of Venus and Jupiter before journeying millions of miles to enter Earth's sky in almost the same place, making the planets appear very close to one another on Tuesday (June 9).
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Doris Elin Urrutia,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
Leo Woodall may be journeying to fantastical locales with his foray into Middle-earth, but his casting in the continuation of The Lord of the Rings saga is planted firmly in the realm of reality.
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Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
The crew sets a new record for humans journeying the farthest from Earth, reaching a distance of 252,756 miles (406,771 km), before returning to Earth on April 10.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
For instance, the moon is journeying through harmony-seeking Libra today, bringing emotional focus to themes of connection, fairness, beauty and compromise.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
At the final whistle, the Curaçao team mobbed Room in the penalty area before journeying some 40 yards behind him to celebrate with Curaçao fans in attendance.
—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
But this time around, astronauts on the next Artemis mission won't be journeying anywhere near the moon.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
The film moves beyond the climate crisis to the increase in climate refugees, which Fox underscores by starting with Americans, including victims of the Paradise blaze, before journeying around the globe.
—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Sunlight will reflect off the cloudy tops of Venus and Jupiter before journeying millions of miles to enter Earth's sky in almost the same place, making the planets appear very close to one another on Tuesday (June 9).
—
Doris Elin Urrutia,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
Leo Woodall may be journeying to fantastical locales with his foray into Middle-earth, but his casting in the continuation of The Lord of the Rings saga is planted firmly in the realm of reality.
—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
The crew sets a new record for humans journeying the farthest from Earth, reaching a distance of 252,756 miles (406,771 km), before returning to Earth on April 10.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for journeying
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Production runs from a Los Angeles home base plus two traveling studios that move to the best matches each day, borrowing the fanfest grammar of Big Noon Kickoff.
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For those traveling in first class, the Coast Starlight offers a full dining car experience, with meals included throughout the journey.
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Bodycam video shared by NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch Wednesday afternoon showed at least two officers trekking up the skyscraper and meeting Nikolau and Kuznetsov, who appeared to be unharnessed.
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The sandals keep your feet cool in these scorching European summers, but the all-terrain bottoms steady your grip for long walks and trekking.
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Nearly 50 years later, Wayne is still touring his masterwork, finding new stage effects and guest stars (Liam Neeson has replaced Burton in later versions) to bring the invasion to life.
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Protected from the oppressive sun outside, anyone enjoying a tour inside Raccoon Mountain can expect to fully exhale, relax, and enjoy the cool breezes while touring a gorgeous natural resource lit from within by a knowledgeable guide.
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Outdoor experiences are just as compelling, from kayaking through mangroves at the Environmental Learning Center to wandering the lush landscapes of McKee Botanical Garden.
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Two months ago, he was discovered wandering the San Francisco streets, blocks away from his typical habitat and suffering from severe malnutrition.
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“Journeying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journeying. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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