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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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2
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
Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Seven couples left the pods engaged, but only six went to Mexico while the remaining couple went on their own trip to Malibu, Calif.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Power surges can trip circuit breakers and damage electronics.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Those not familiar with the legendary fine dining restaurant may just want to plan a trip.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Seven couples left the pods engaged, but only six went to Mexico while the remaining couple went on their own trip to Malibu, Calif.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
These options are also cordless, so there’s no worry about tripping or your pet chewing on a cord.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Power surges can trip circuit breakers and damage electronics.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trip
Noun
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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
Noun
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But making a mistake can mean you get hit with an inaccurate tax bill or, worse, an audit.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Trying to fix a mistake before someone finds out?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Perhaps that jogs their memory?—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some of these shows will jog your memory, others will be discoveries.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The wait time can fall anywhere between six minutes and six hours.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, as a powerhouse couple, that fall more in step with the likes of Hailey and Justin Bieber’s individual style statements than, say, Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet’s joint method dressing.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ja Rule hopped on X on Monday night to defend himself and explain what happened with the G-Unit crew members.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Step-Thru makes hopping on and off effortless, while the Step-Over offers a classic, sporty feel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Jaelin Kauff is easily through after her quarterfinal opponent Anastassiya Gordodko stumbles.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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Gold-medal favorite figure skater Ilia Malinin stumbled to eighth in stunning fashion, citing the pressure of his first Olympics.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ratti carried the torch for a portion of its journey through Turin in January.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
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Yet amid the pressure, Maye’s poise and work ethic stand out as the foundation of this improbable journey.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trip. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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