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
The movie chronicles the story of an expedition crew on a mission to extract DNA from rare breeds of dinosaurs that still inhabit isolated islands where they were created.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
For just the fourth time ever, researchers on an expedition in the Andes Mountains have recorded the Andean condor — the world’s largest flying bird — nesting in Peru.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
On the walls were maps detailing their expeditions and traditional Greenlandic cold-weather garments made from animal hide and fur.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 14 June 2025
The Tierra del Fuego itinerary was the first of this kind to launch; Sebastián Navarro, an expedition manager with the brand, worked on it for more than a year.
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
For just the fourth time ever, researchers on an expedition in the Andes Mountains have recorded the Andean condor — the world’s largest flying bird — nesting in Peru.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
On the walls were maps detailing their expeditions and traditional Greenlandic cold-weather garments made from animal hide and fur.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 14 June 2025
The Tierra del Fuego itinerary was the first of this kind to launch; Sebastián Navarro, an expedition manager with the brand, worked on it for more than a year.
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedition
Noun
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Her cover photo was a selfie of her and Tamera smiling while outdoors on a camping trip.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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On each trip, officers had passengers exit the buses and file through the building to scan their passports.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Noun
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This album really does reflect my journey in a lot of ways without alienating the people who are just now getting to know me.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
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The song captures Rumi’s internal struggle and her growing uncertainty about the road ahead, marking a shift in her journey from confident leader to someone questioning the cost of it all.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Interestingly, her debut full-length is the greatest gainer at the moment, even though her current trek focuses on the music presented on her third project, Hit Me Hard and Soft.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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She is next scheduled to perform in Las Vegas for two nights that conclude the trek, which initially kicked off in Los Angeles on Aug. 28.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Noun
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To get out into the wilderness, guests have their pick of adventurous excursions.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Some could be anticipated, like airfare and a wine tasting excursion, but there were also unpredictable expenses like Ubers, bar tabs, and more.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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“Expedition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedition. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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