as in trip
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 expedition
For decades, Hurtigruten has been a leader in Norwegian coastal cruising and, more recently, expedition travel.
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David Nikel, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The ambitious shoot took place over five years and 180 expeditions.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
The SpaceX Crew missions have for years been routine science expeditions to the station contracted under NASA.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
As part of the expedition, Blue Ghost carried out 10 experiments for NASA under the agency’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The ambitious shoot took place over five years and 180 expeditions.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
The SpaceX Crew missions have for years been routine science expeditions to the station contracted under NASA.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
As part of the expedition, Blue Ghost carried out 10 experiments for NASA under the agency’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedition
Noun
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By offering reliable information and storytelling, Broadway Collection helps travelers plan their trips effectively.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Their trip, scheduled for spring will represent the private spacecraft's 31st mission and the first ever made up entirely of women.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Af Klint kept a meticulous record of her spiritual journey, in what would grow to thousands of pages of handwritten notebooks.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Erivo closed her speech with a powerful dedication to those feeling lost and uncertain in their journeys.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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Ado is also about to kick off an unprecedented tour that will take her to 33 cities around the world and draw over 500,000 fans, the biggest global trek by a Japanese artist ever.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Nearby trails for hikers include the trek to Kootenai Falls and Swinging Bridge.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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What often separates an experience filled with unforgettable memories from a White Lotus meltdown, however, comes down to one thing, experts say: setting the right expectations during and throughout your excursion.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Apr. 2025
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Since outdoor excursions require some extra preparation, a Pteromy 150-piece First Aid Kit is a smart addition to any packing list, while the Blavor Solar Charger Power Bank ensures your devices stay charged, even off the grid.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Expedition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedition. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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