Thesaurus results for EXPEDITIONS

expeditions

noun

plural of expedition

as in trips

a going from one place to another usually of some distance an avid mountain climber, always on an expedition to some far-off corner of the world

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Recent Examples of expeditions The brand reinterpreted the Karakorum, Verone, Himalaya and Tibb jackets, paying tribute to its history, alpine culture and commitment to outfitting expeditions. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Detection of near-surface ice is of interest both scientifically as well as in support of future human expeditions to Mars. — Leonard David, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Seghers shows how the Nazis win over unemployed youth by hosting parades, concerts, and outdoor expeditions. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Elzam is an eight-part documentary series following a group of falconers on hunting expeditions, documenting a tradition that has long been a source of pride in Qatar, the Gulf and the wider Arab world. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 Fit for a king Mai’s arrival in England coincided with a fad for Pacific cultures that had risen to new heights in 1773, when a blockbuster compilation of accounts of Pacific expeditions, which included Cook’s first voyage, was published. — Saar Shahar, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026 In the decade of violent conflicts that followed, attacks on border towns and seizures of American property by revolutionaries and bandits prompted the United States to send two military expeditions into Mexico. — Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026 Lime Wood provides bicycles for all ages for rides in the forest, and wellies for walks and foraging expeditions. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The 2011 film is told through three outlaws’ expeditions and encounters through 1870s Texas. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

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The songs on Purdy also have the tone of journal entries, detailing haggard trips to the grocery store, daydreams about his young daughters’ glamorous adult lives, and observations about the banality of oppression.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
Organizers say there are several ways people can help, including making donations, participating in raffles for trips to Ireland, attending local cultural events, or becoming legacy donors.

— Jessica Riley, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of trips

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As father to both a toddler and an infant, the din of tearful wailing — theirs, not mine (usually) — is the soundtrack to approximately half of all car journeys.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
The diversity and scale of South America have provided the canvas for many unforgettable journeys, but one trip stands out in particular.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of journeys

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For a bit of an over-the-top perk, the concierge is able to arrange helicopter services to NASA through its rooftop helipad, as well as myriad other special excursions.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
There's also a huge range of northern lights tours available, from small-group photography excursions to longer aurora-chasing adventures.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of excursions

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During El Niño years, the Pacific jet stream shifts south, which means hiking conditions in the Northeast could be warmer and drier than usual, while treks in parts of the southern US could be wetter.

— Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
There are also kayak excursions, bike trips, bird watching treks, and overland excursions via van.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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