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as in expedition
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
I'd like to book a trip to Greece with your travel agency
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as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
even a small trip in the bomb-making calculations could lead to disaster
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as in to jog
to go at a pace faster than a walk
went tripping up the steps of city hall in their eagerness to get married
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as in to fall
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
tripped over a chair and landed on her face
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as in to travel
to take a trip especially of some distance
while he was growing up, the family tripped to New England every summer
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as in to stumble
to make a mistake
the press has had it in for the new governor, and they are just waiting for her to trip
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Recent Examples of trip
Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
In 1986, a woman reported she was assaulted while taking a bike trip from her home in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 17 July 2025
Cynthia Littleton As a kid growing in Pasadena, trips to Disneyland were a regular part of life.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 16 July 2025
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Noun
Beginning in the Kasbah of Algiers, the trip will travel west along the Mediterranean coastline to see Roman remains at Tipaza and Cherchell, taking in totality for five minutes 3 seconds at M’Sila Forest just south of the city of Oran.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
In 1986, a woman reported she was assaulted while taking a bike trip from her home in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
According to the company, customer satisfaction remains high, with Austin riders rating their Waymo trips 4.9 out of 5 on average.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 17 July 2025
Cynthia Littleton As a kid growing in Pasadena, trips to Disneyland were a regular part of life.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trip
Noun
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In a cosmic bit of serendipity, years later my first expedition was funded by Ann Druyan, Sagan’s widow.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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During a 2020 expedition, researchers encountered three unfamiliar-looking fish in a cave of Guizhou Province, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft
July 28,
Miami Herald,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Chisholm getting thrown out on the bases might be the most egregious of the team’s mental mistakes this season.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Development Tomorrow One of the most common mistakes in evaluating new markets is focusing solely on what’s already built.—
Mkhitar Hayrapetyan,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Patriots throttled down with a pre-planned walkthrough Friday, where players took the field for 75 minutes under a blazing sun and jogged through a variety of drills over their third training camp practice.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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Vigorous physical exercise includes running, jogging or going to a fitness class, according to HHS.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Pair them with billowy blouses to close out the summer, then whip out your favorite chunky knit sweaters come fall for a stylish, boho look.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Then the tarp came out as rain that had been falling around Bristol much of Saturday turned heavy and delayed the start.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Matcha Latte: Tunnel City Coffee is always hopping – but there’s usually space to sit down and enjoy that matcha latte or a coffee frappe.—
Jeanne O'Brien Coffey,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Even celebrities have been eager to hop on the trend, with stars like Mariah Carey and Jeff Goldblum parodying the ad.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
Verb
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According to the Turkish Healthcare Travel Council, more than one million people travel to the country each year for cosmetic hair procedures.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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This oversized 400-acre property stretches between both the Caribbean and Atlantic coasts of the island, home to oceanview suites and spacious villas, and estates available for rent when owners are traveling elsewhere.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Wounded, Hyman stumbled to her desk and died from her wounds, according to one of the officials who reviewed the video.—
John Miller,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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In May, the WHS announced that a fisherman stumbled upon a historic shipwreck in Lake Michigan.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That journey, built step by step, gives him a deep understanding of what franchisees face every day.—
Gary Occhiogrosso,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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What followed was a journey of determination documented in a TikTok video, culminating in a community spirit that fulfilled a little boy's dream.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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“Trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trip. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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