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as in expeditions
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
I'd like to book a trip to Greece with your travel agency
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as in mistakes
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
even a small trip in the bomb-making calculations could lead to disaster
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as in jogs
to go at a pace faster than a walk
went tripping up the steps of city hall in their eagerness to get married
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as in falls
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
tripped over a chair and landed on her face
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as in travels
to take a trip especially of some distance
while he was growing up, the family tripped to New England every summer
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as in fumbles
to make a mistake
the press has had it in for the new governor, and they are just waiting for her to trip
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Recent Examples of trips
Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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
But what if, instead, robot trips replace bike trips?
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Serenity can organise a huge range of trips, from boats and dune buggies to zip-lines and ATV tours.
—Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Short trips and chances to learn new things and talk to new people will inspire you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
The Galaxy will be back in action Saturday with another Western Conference test against the Vancouver Whitecaps, starting a three-game, 11-day stretch, which includes trips to Atlanta United and Sporting Kansas City.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Last Sunday, Zamiqua Miller, 33, died in NYPD custody in Brooklyn Central Booking after two trips to the hospital within a 24-hour span.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Being a Southern Beach Lover means taking annual—if not biannual—trips to fuel our obsession.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Plus, the amount of walking that Japan trips require is no joke.
—Elaina Verhoff, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Jones, playing a rugged nonconference schedule every year, went 133-125 in eight seasons at TSU, leading the Tigers to three straight NCAA Tournament trips from 2021-23, including winning a pair of First Four games.
—Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
As in trips to the postseason, not trips down memory lane.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, a virus trips a switch that results in the immune system turning on the host, even after the invader has departed.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 25 Mar. 2026
Nor is the scene in which Cory trips on mushrooms on Hollywood Boulevard (which is probably true of half the people walking there).
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
That's honestly great news for tailors and anyone who regularly trips over their own feet.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Greg trips in the middle of class and uses another student’s breasts to break his fall.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
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
But what if, instead, robot trips replace bike trips?
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Serenity can organise a huge range of trips, from boats and dune buggies to zip-lines and ATV tours.
—Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Short trips and chances to learn new things and talk to new people will inspire you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
The Galaxy will be back in action Saturday with another Western Conference test against the Vancouver Whitecaps, starting a three-game, 11-day stretch, which includes trips to Atlanta United and Sporting Kansas City.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Last Sunday, Zamiqua Miller, 33, died in NYPD custody in Brooklyn Central Booking after two trips to the hospital within a 24-hour span.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Being a Southern Beach Lover means taking annual—if not biannual—trips to fuel our obsession.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
And, there's such a thing as guys trips only.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Plus, the amount of walking that Japan trips require is no joke.
—Elaina Verhoff, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Jones, playing a rugged nonconference schedule every year, went 133-125 in eight seasons at TSU, leading the Tigers to three straight NCAA Tournament trips from 2021-23, including winning a pair of First Four games.
—Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
As in trips to the postseason, not trips down memory lane.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, a virus trips a switch that results in the immune system turning on the host, even after the invader has departed.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 25 Mar. 2026
Nor is the scene in which Cory trips on mushrooms on Hollywood Boulevard (which is probably true of half the people walking there).
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
That's honestly great news for tailors and anyone who regularly trips over their own feet.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Greg trips in the middle of class and uses another student’s breasts to break his fall.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trips
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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
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According to the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters, mistakes can also be corrected by simply indicating the correction on your original ballot.—
Hector Amezcua,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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These mistakes can sometimes increase the record's value.—
Nina Derwin,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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Castle begins the possession on All-NBA center Karl-Anthony Towns, who jogs up top to set a screen for a fellow star, Jalen Brunson.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Joel Edgerton jogs past me into a bathroom.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Lawrence, though, is widely regarded as a top-five player at his position, whereas Greenard falls around 15th among edge rushers in most meaningful metrics.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 44% theory Steve Dittmore admits that his research interest, the relationship of athletics and enrollment at small colleges, falls pretty far outside of the mainstream, even in the already-niche world of sports and higher ed.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
24 Apr. 2026
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Alix Earle takes her shoes off and hops on a mechanical bull at the Whiskey River x SipMargs event in Nashville Tennessee on April 24.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Named for the interesting seed pods that resemble hops, it is related to American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana), as both are members of the birch family, but where Hophornbeam prefers upland soils, Hornbeam prefers floodplains.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
28 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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If the creditor fumbles the process, then an otherwise valid and collectible debt may be barred.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sonny feels like a departure; unlike Bernthal’s mercenaries, Sonny fumbles with his gun, has a bleeding heart, and lays his vulnerabilities bare.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 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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“Trips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trips. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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