as in trips
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
started on our trek up the mountain before the sun rose
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as in travels
to take a trip especially of some distance
adventurers trekking across the desert in search of a fabled city of gold
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Recent Examples of treks
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
One of those treks, Clooney recalled, was to Paramount, for an unsuccessful bid for a part on Family Ties.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
The prime locale on the Spanish-French border, less than an hour from gastronomic favorite San Sebastián, makes Biarritz the ideal gateway for hikes through the Pyrenees or longer treks like the coastal stretch of the Camino de Santiago.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
The country draws tourists across the world to Marrakech's souks and Medina, camel treks in the Sahara Desert, historic cities like Fez and coastal destinations such as Essaouira, but new warnings highlight potential risks.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Halpin continued to work closely with Swift on the global treks that followed, including her record-breaking Eras Tour.
—Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
This tracking tag is waterproof and dust-tight to ensure no damage is done, regardless of where your dog treks.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Don't Miss On select days, a park guide leads intermediate-level off-trail treks.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Passionate hikers love tackling the multiday Alta Via alpine treks, while cyclists take on legendary mountain passes.
—Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
As announced by Alex Cora over the weekend, top Red Sox hitting prospect Franklin Arias will start at shortstop when the club treks up to Dunedin to face the Toronto Blue Jays.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
Eloise sucks it up and treks over to see her old frenemy Cressida.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Harmon frequently treks through the desert, wearing ankle braces and an orange safety vest, chatting with Border Patrol agents who appear to have taken to her.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Winter weather alerts are in effect for nearly 70 million people, stretching from the Plains to Maine as the storm treks east.
—Cnn Meteorologist Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Equus is listed as the full-time cranberry farmer, while Jordan still treks into the city three times a week to continue working in the tech field, providing a necessary income stream to support farm operations.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2025
Noun
The nature treks in Rwanda aren't your average roll-around-in-a-Jeep safari.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
One of those treks, Clooney recalled, was to Paramount, for an unsuccessful bid for a part on Family Ties.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
The prime locale on the Spanish-French border, less than an hour from gastronomic favorite San Sebastián, makes Biarritz the ideal gateway for hikes through the Pyrenees or longer treks like the coastal stretch of the Camino de Santiago.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
The country draws tourists across the world to Marrakech's souks and Medina, camel treks in the Sahara Desert, historic cities like Fez and coastal destinations such as Essaouira, but new warnings highlight potential risks.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Halpin continued to work closely with Swift on the global treks that followed, including her record-breaking Eras Tour.
—Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
This tracking tag is waterproof and dust-tight to ensure no damage is done, regardless of where your dog treks.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Don't Miss On select days, a park guide leads intermediate-level off-trail treks.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Passionate hikers love tackling the multiday Alta Via alpine treks, while cyclists take on legendary mountain passes.
—Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
The jukebox musical is built from Keys’ catalogue of R&B and soul hits, a semi-autobiographical story that treks through her Manhattan upbringing.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
As announced by Alex Cora over the weekend, top Red Sox hitting prospect Franklin Arias will start at shortstop when the club treks up to Dunedin to face the Toronto Blue Jays.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
Eloise sucks it up and treks over to see her old frenemy Cressida.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Harmon frequently treks through the desert, wearing ankle braces and an orange safety vest, chatting with Border Patrol agents who appear to have taken to her.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Winter weather alerts are in effect for nearly 70 million people, stretching from the Plains to Maine as the storm treks east.
—Cnn Meteorologist Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Equus is listed as the full-time cranberry farmer, while Jordan still treks into the city three times a week to continue working in the tech field, providing a necessary income stream to support farm operations.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treks
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With flat soles, light textures, and a smooth fit, preppy loafers are a solid option for long days on your feet, from theme park trips to office days.—
Aaron Royce,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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First, in terms of travel distance, European tourists may shift from long-haul trips to shorter journeys.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Doctor Who, the longest-running British sci-fi television series, follows the stories of a regenerating Time Lord who travels on adventures through all of time and space.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The Doctor) who travels on adventures through all of time and space.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The fleet will provide essential support for both robotic missions and future human expeditions to the Red Planet.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Until publishing Lolita in 1955, Nabokov’s novels mainly paid for his butterfly-hunting expeditions, a lifelong passion.—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
Verb
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She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2023 and still tours.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Those at Pixar, in fact, were so charmed by Wallis’ tours that the author was asked to voice the role of the film’s sheriff.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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These comfortable neck pillows help make even the longest journeys a smoother one.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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The movie is bookended by nearly identical shots looking outside an apartment window that visually connect Lucila and Isabel and their respective journeys in and out of Mexico, as part of the same emotional timeline.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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“Treks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treks. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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