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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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Recent Examples of voyage
Noun
Related article Disney’s biggest cruise ship yet will take its maiden voyage later this year. Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025 Listen to this article St. Paul is set to be a central excursion point for a pair of 50-plus-day river cruises in 2026, billed by American Cruise Lines as the longest such voyages on the market. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Star Princess will debut its inaugural cruise season in the Mediterranean, move to the Caribbean and then Alaska voyages in the spring of 2026. Kanika Talwar, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025 Just as the ancient Egyptians moved southward to expand their empires and Polynesians voyaged into uncharted waters, today’s leaders must navigate uncertainty and complexity. Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for voyage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voyage
Noun
  • Cliffhanger is one of several rides and other activities on board the cruise line’s newest U.S. flagship, which set sail on its maiden voyage from Miami on April 12.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Several cruise lines also include Svalbard in their itineraries, although the future of Arctic cruising is shifting.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Any adult who plans to travel around the country this summer, or any time after the enforcement deadline, must have a REAL ID or another federally compliant identification document in order to avoid delays.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Looking back on it, the name has traveled far: to the NFL, to a pinnacle of American sports.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • As part of its efforts under [Free and Open Indo-Pacific], [Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force] remains delighted to sail into friends' ports and help enhance openness thru various and collaborative interactions.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Domestic life did not suit the 26-year-old young woman who had once sailed to China to preach the word of God.
    Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Francis was the first pope to journey to a war zone, to grant dozens of one-on-one interviews with journalists, pose for innumerable selfies with admirers, and the first to marry two flight attendants in an impromptu in-flight wedding.
    Phoebe Natanson, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Between April 19 and May 20, the sun will journey through this Earth sign, encouraging us to slow down while evoking a desire for stability and stillness.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • But for those interested in a more active adventure, Myakka River State Park offers some of the area's best fishing and boating opportunities.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • More severe thunderstorm warnings could be issued throughout the day as the storm treks eastward.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • To trek all 100 miles of the Nakasendo through Nagano, plan to hit the trail for five to seven days.
    Haley Harrison, AFAR Media, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Hike the hardwood hammocks on nature trails, visit the Marathon Wild Bird Center, and tour a historic home.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The creativity the brothers bring from four decades of producing concerts and exploring design around the world while touring has injected a fresh perspective to HGTV, while their brotherhood has endeared them to viewers.
    Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Declan Rice tripped him from behind to earn a yellow card.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
  • For the listener, the journey is both thrilling and desultory, like hanging out sober while your friend trips on mushrooms.
    Carrie Brownstein, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2025

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“Voyage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voyage. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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