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 hoard sheds new light on Norway's economy during a turbulent period in the country's history, remembered for political upheaval, power shifts, Viking expeditions and an influx of wealth from abroad, Innlandet officials said.
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Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The Carter County Museum hosts dinosaur camps for kids, while the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum offers five-day adult dig expeditions and a junior paleontologist program, a one-day dig experience for children ages 5-11.
—Alex Temblador, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Explorers returning from expeditions historically documented their encounters with unfamiliar cultures and territories.
—Suzanne Dundas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The space agency has now canceled Gateway to focus on building a base on the lunar surface, where astronauts can learn to harvest resources like water, live in partial gravity, and prove out technologies for future expeditions to Mars.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
Lindblad’s ties to the Galápagos run deep, and the company’s commitment to responsible expeditions in the archipelago is evident at every step.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The mellow Meyer, (discovered by the intrepid agricultural explorer Fred Meyer, alas, who mysteriously died during one of his Asian expeditions, leaves his legacy in the divine lemon that now bears his name), has become a chef’s favorite pick.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Pol Ramos, a Spanish marine biologist and co-founder of Odicean, a project that combines ocean education with dive expeditions into the region, said that its ecosystems are truly remarkable.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
This rig is then ready to take advantage of the FJ's compact, nimble off-road-centric design on expeditions lasting days or weeks.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The Carter County Museum hosts dinosaur camps for kids, while the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum offers five-day adult dig expeditions and a junior paleontologist program, a one-day dig experience for children ages 5-11.
—Alex Temblador, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Explorers returning from expeditions historically documented their encounters with unfamiliar cultures and territories.
—Suzanne Dundas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The space agency has now canceled Gateway to focus on building a base on the lunar surface, where astronauts can learn to harvest resources like water, live in partial gravity, and prove out technologies for future expeditions to Mars.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
Lindblad’s ties to the Galápagos run deep, and the company’s commitment to responsible expeditions in the archipelago is evident at every step.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The mellow Meyer, (discovered by the intrepid agricultural explorer Fred Meyer, alas, who mysteriously died during one of his Asian expeditions, leaves his legacy in the divine lemon that now bears his name), has become a chef’s favorite pick.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Pol Ramos, a Spanish marine biologist and co-founder of Odicean, a project that combines ocean education with dive expeditions into the region, said that its ecosystems are truly remarkable.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
This rig is then ready to take advantage of the FJ's compact, nimble off-road-centric design on expeditions lasting days or weeks.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expeditions
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Many of his royal relatives have also made memorable trips over the years, with experiences ranging from trying a hot dog for the first time to dancing with actor John Travolta.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The studio version, recorded down in Memphis between trips to Payne’s Bar-B-Q, opens with a guitar that sounds almost eerily humanoid in its yoiyoiyoiyoiyoiy tone.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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The latest Assassin’s Creed adventure journeys to an old Nordic locale.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Viking’s scientific lens on the lakes Viking’s Great Lakes itineraries offer eight-to-17-day journeys and position guests not as passive observers but as participants.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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All excursions are pre-planned, so there is zero decision fatigue.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Shore Excursions Shore excursions range from highly active adventures to more sedate cultural experiences.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The prime locale on the Spanish-French border, less than an hour from gastronomic favorite San Sebastián, makes Biarritz the ideal gateway for hikes through the Pyrenees or longer treks like the coastal stretch of the Camino de Santiago.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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The country draws tourists across the world to Marrakech's souks and Medina, camel treks in the Sahara Desert, historic cities like Fez and coastal destinations such as Essaouira, but new warnings highlight potential risks.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Expeditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expeditions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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