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as in cruise
a journey over water in a vessel the long, perilous voyage down the Atlantic seaboard, around Cape Horn, and up South America's Pacific coast

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verb

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Recent Examples of voyage
Noun
The outbreak happened on the Navigator of the Seas ship during its July 4 to 11 voyage, the CDC said. Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 18 July 2025 Capri has been casting its spell on visitors since the days of the Trojan War, when Odysseus supposedly encountered the Sirens in these waters on his voyage home. Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
Verb
To be clear, this theory is incorrect, and those six women really did voyage into space in a Blue Origin rocket, but where did this story come from? Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2025 For some context, that Titan submersible voyaging to the wreckage imploded at a depth of more than 10,000 feet. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for voyage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voyage
Noun
  • Building its own domestic and anti-ballistic defence systems is out of Ukraine’s capacity at the moment—and as such, Ukraine has focused on the development of cruise and ballistic missiles--namely the Neptune and Hrim-2 —since the war’s outset.
    Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Russia fired 397 Shahed and decoy drones as well as cruise and ballistic missiles at Kyiv and five other regions, authorities said.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Captain America time traveled, aged and has never been seen again.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Boaters can set out from the property and sail into Vineyard Harbor and the open waters beyond.
    Mary Forgione, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Inspired by Soap Box Derby races, they were engineered simply so families could assemble them at home for kids to learn to sail.
    Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • This family journey deeply shaped Fisher’s lifelong scholarly drive to chronicle the struggles and the triumphs of Black communities in the American West.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
  • Use empathy maps and journey mapping to identify user pain points, motivations and workflow dependencies.
    Dan Teixeira, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • For example, the Fox River Preservation Society in St. Charles argues that the dams themselves have formed habitats, so already support wildlife, and also support recreational activities such as boating and water sports.
    R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
  • Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2025
Verb
  • Visitors had to trek into a ravine, navigate the overgrown forest and locate the ruins.
    Aspen Pflughoeft July 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
  • Archaeologist and travel company founder Peter Sommer—who has trekked 2,000 miles across Turkey retracing Alexander the Great’s route—shares five sites that offer tourists millennia-old history, unblemished landscapes, and intrepid hikes - all without the crowds.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • Last week, Trump toured the Fed alongside administration officials and Powell.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Hundreds toured the country, leading marches in numerous cities on their way to Washington.
    Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Families are driving instead of flying, opting for shorter getaways and looking for more budget-friendly options like cruises or trips closer to home.
    Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
  • The soft fabric drapes beautifully without swallowing your petite frame whole, and the length hits right at the ankle to keep you from tripping over it.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2025

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“Voyage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voyage. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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