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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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Noun
Image That has prompted freighters going from Asia to Europe to stop traveling through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal and instead go around the southern tip of Africa — a voyage that is about 3,500 nautical miles and 10 days longer. Peter Eavis, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 These studies could be foundational for future missions, such as the journey to Mars', which will require long voyages through the final frontier. Julian Dossett, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Panama Canal has a long history of sea creatures voyaging through as stowaways on ships’ hulls and in their ballast tanks: oysters from the Indo-Pacific, jellyfish from the Black Sea, worms from mud flats in the Netherlands. Charlie Cordero, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025 Book now with Aqua Expeditions Amazon River voyages with Seabourn Journeying through the Boca dos Botos portion of the Amazon River in Brazil, Seabourn's expedition team will immerse you in the region's one-of-a-kind ecosystem. Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for voyage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voyage
Noun
  • Here are our picks for the best cruises from Florida.
    Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The major investment comes as interest in small-ship cruise vacations is booming, according to numerous experts surveyed by T+L.
    Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Yet, as so often happens in the sport, Estrada did not travel a straight line to big-league prosperity.
    Dennis Lin, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
  • The other travels out of Florida twice a year with her U.S.-born child who has a disability.
    Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In the seventh, Fernando Tatis Jr. crushed a solo home run that sailed over the left field fence and onto the new two-story A’s club house, a 406-foot shot for a Padres 5-3 lead, and A’s ace Luis Severino dropped to 0-2 on the season despite an otherwise solid outing.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The cruise line also recently began operating Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter, which previously sailed for the P&O Cruises Australia brand before it was folded into Carnival.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Anthony and Veena Claypool journeyed downtown with their 9-year-old twin sons from the Belmont Cragin neighborhood for the mass gathering.
    Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
  • As readers journey with Sammy from his neighborhood troubles to the halls of power, they are invited to question the boundaries between science and spirituality.
    William Jones, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Aside from crime, the advisory spotlights the dangers around jet skiing and boating in the Bahamas, noting that the boating industry is not well regulated and some watercraft are not licensed, which has led to injury and death.
    Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Law said he’s seen the boating community respond to the cuts and the email Team River Runner received by offering to fill any gaps.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • And trekking poles can add stability and act as a measuring stick to see how deep the water and mud goes.
    Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Two hikers were trekking the Lost Coast area near Big Flat the afternoon of March 22 when one of them fell more than 100 feet, the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay said in a Facebook post.
    Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Johnny Mathis, the Grammy-winning singer who has entertained audiences since the 1950s, is retiring from touring, his team announced last week.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Students tour the venue, museum and NMPA Hall of Fame, while hearing from various staff members on career opportunities.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Jennifer Coolidge, who originated the role of heiress Tanya McQuoid in Season 1, returned for Season 2, only to die by tripping and hitting her head on a boat and drowning.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Standout episodes see the besties trip out with Anderson .Paak at Afropunk and shine a light on trans joy with Peppermint.
    EW Staff Published, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025

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