as in trips
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
started on our trek up the mountain before the sun rose
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as in travels
to take a trip especially of some distance
adventurers trekking across the desert in search of a fabled city of gold
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Recent Examples of treks
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
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
Halpin continued to work closely with Swift on the global treks that followed, including her record-breaking Eras Tour.
—Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
This tracking tag is waterproof and dust-tight to ensure no damage is done, regardless of where your dog treks.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Don't Miss On select days, a park guide leads intermediate-level off-trail treks.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Guests enjoy priority access to Golf du Mont d’Arbois, while other activities include hiking, overnight treks, canyoning, mountain biking, exploring the nearby medieval village, helicopter tours or paragliding.
—Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
From an overwater bungalow in the Bahamas to an art-forward hideaway steps from jungle treks in Trinidad, these are some of the most memorable places to stay in the Caribbean right now.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
In eight of the videos from this year, the influencers appear to use the same Jet Ski rental service, Coastal Water Sports, to make their treks to the island.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
Eloise sucks it up and treks over to see her old frenemy Cressida.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Harmon frequently treks through the desert, wearing ankle braces and an orange safety vest, chatting with Border Patrol agents who appear to have taken to her.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Winter weather alerts are in effect for nearly 70 million people, stretching from the Plains to Maine as the storm treks east.
—Cnn Meteorologist Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Equus is listed as the full-time cranberry farmer, while Jordan still treks into the city three times a week to continue working in the tech field, providing a necessary income stream to support farm operations.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2025
Noun
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
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
Halpin continued to work closely with Swift on the global treks that followed, including her record-breaking Eras Tour.
—Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
This tracking tag is waterproof and dust-tight to ensure no damage is done, regardless of where your dog treks.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Don't Miss On select days, a park guide leads intermediate-level off-trail treks.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Guests enjoy priority access to Golf du Mont d’Arbois, while other activities include hiking, overnight treks, canyoning, mountain biking, exploring the nearby medieval village, helicopter tours or paragliding.
—Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
From an overwater bungalow in the Bahamas to an art-forward hideaway steps from jungle treks in Trinidad, these are some of the most memorable places to stay in the Caribbean right now.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
In eight of the videos from this year, the influencers appear to use the same Jet Ski rental service, Coastal Water Sports, to make their treks to the island.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
As announced by Alex Cora over the weekend, top Red Sox hitting prospect Franklin Arias will start at shortstop when the club treks up to Dunedin to face the Toronto Blue Jays.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
Eloise sucks it up and treks over to see her old frenemy Cressida.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Harmon frequently treks through the desert, wearing ankle braces and an orange safety vest, chatting with Border Patrol agents who appear to have taken to her.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Winter weather alerts are in effect for nearly 70 million people, stretching from the Plains to Maine as the storm treks east.
—Cnn Meteorologist Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Equus is listed as the full-time cranberry farmer, while Jordan still treks into the city three times a week to continue working in the tech field, providing a necessary income stream to support farm operations.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treks
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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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According to the document, a pulmonary embolism — when a blood clot travels to the lungs and blocks blood flow — was also a contributing factor.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Talia travels to the remote New Zealand estate of her partner’s powerful and secretive family, but what begins as an uneasy Christmas reunion quickly reveals itself to be something far more disturbing.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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One of the best things about Tripadvisor, other than the breadth of its content, is the ability to compare prices across a variety of activities, hotels, and tours all in one place.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The group still tours together and has released new music in recent years.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
2 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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“Treks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treks. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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