1
as in journeys
to take a trip especially of some distance
the couple loves to travel and has been to 34 countries
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2
as in traverses
to make one's way through, across, or over
will travel the river for a while and then continue on land
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3
as in speeds
to proceed or move quickly
that racehorse can definitely travel
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4
as in associates
to come or be together as friends
he traveled with a fast crowd when he was in college
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as in trip
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
in all his travels he never met pleasanter people than he had in that village
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for travels
Noun
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These infections can bring pain, fatigue, and constant discomfort, including frequent bathroom trips—just a few of the symptoms that many endure.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
3 June 2025 -
To help avoid these frustrating and disappointing situations, travelers should plan to bring along a healthy dose of skepticism on their next trip—and think twice before paying for any offer that sounds too good to be true.—
Jessica Puckett,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Sleep duration, like most behaviors, follows a bell curve.—
Marla Broadfoot,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
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The broader story so closely follows what came before, every slight alteration and minor development helps carries that much more consequence.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Sancho made one or two good recovery runs to track Munoz, but those efforts were not consistent, leaving Cucurella to defend one-on-one too often.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Shoppers mention that the set runs large, so consider sizing down.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Steele underwent Tommy John surgery as a minor-league prospect in 2017, which became part of his long journey to Chicago and the gradual development that turned him into a National League Cy Young Award contender.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Despite his young age, the stakes couldn’t be higher, making his journey in esports about more than just winning titles.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
27 May 2025
Verb
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The original holds a special place in The Witch filmmaker’s heart, and while there’s a fine line between loving a movie and being slavishly devoted to it, Eggers thankfully never crosses it.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
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Rafiki then crosses paths with Mufasa, Taka, Sarabi and her familiar, flying protector Zazu (Preston Nyman), and the five of them proceed as a motley crew of wanderers.—
Ashley Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Johnson immediately lets out an expletive and quickly drives past the animal.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2025
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So, what's so special about these little beauties, enough that protecting their honor drives a young video game journalist to kill his friend as retribution for crimes committed against their tiny artificially intelligent souls?—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Storytelling helps to communicate your message and connects you with potential buyers.—
Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The canal connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, offering ships a shortcut to avoid going around the tip of South America.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The end of the four-day expedition was bittersweet.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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The expedition includes tastings of 12 wines at their respective locations, a traditional morning snack, and a three-course lunch in one of the top restaurants in the village of Kurtatsch.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Travels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travels. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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