1
as in travels
to take a trip especially of some distance
voyaged to the ends of the earth in search of adventure
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2
as in sails
to travel on water in a vessel
voyaging on a cruise ship for the first time
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Recent Examples of voyages
Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Marco Polo’s Il milione gained widespread popularity among 13th- and 14th-century Europeans, and accounts from missionaries and explorers were published for audiences who often financed these voyages.
—Suzanne Dundas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Last year, AmaWaterways launched the first luxury cruise voyages on Colombia’s Magdalena River.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Over longer voyages with varying winds, the company expects the three rotors to cut the Chinook’s fuel use by roughly 10–15 percent compared to the baseline.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
But not to be overlooked in 2026 are domestic cruises, with options including coastal sailings, river cruises, and voyages on the Great Lakes.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
There were no guests aboard the ship, named Celestyal Discovery, at the time of crossing; its parent company, Celestyal Cruises, canceled April voyages for two of its ships that were stuck in the Persian Gulf during the conflict, according to a press release from the company.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Witnessing humanity's first voyages to another world became my life's defining experience.
—Andrew Chaikin, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2026
As shipping giants like Cosco, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, and MSC have halted new voyages into the Gulf, some of the world’s busiest ports have become idle and new trade routes have emerged.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
This policy ensures the safety of all guests and the timely operation of our voyages.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Marco Polo’s Il milione gained widespread popularity among 13th- and 14th-century Europeans, and accounts from missionaries and explorers were published for audiences who often financed these voyages.
—Suzanne Dundas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Last year, AmaWaterways launched the first luxury cruise voyages on Colombia’s Magdalena River.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Over longer voyages with varying winds, the company expects the three rotors to cut the Chinook’s fuel use by roughly 10–15 percent compared to the baseline.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
But not to be overlooked in 2026 are domestic cruises, with options including coastal sailings, river cruises, and voyages on the Great Lakes.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
There were no guests aboard the ship, named Celestyal Discovery, at the time of crossing; its parent company, Celestyal Cruises, canceled April voyages for two of its ships that were stuck in the Persian Gulf during the conflict, according to a press release from the company.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Witnessing humanity's first voyages to another world became my life's defining experience.
—Andrew Chaikin, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2026
As shipping giants like Cosco, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, and MSC have halted new voyages into the Gulf, some of the world’s busiest ports have become idle and new trade routes have emerged.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voyages
Noun
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Now four cruises that focus on access and immersion allow guests to step into research roles, explore industrial history and move through ports that larger ships simply cannot reach are now being offered.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Luxury car rentals, all-inclusive resort packages, and scenic river cruises only scratch the surface of what Orbitz has to offer with new deals dropping every week for popular destinations across the country.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Where Silver Origin Sails Silver Origin sails two seven-night itineraries—North and South—each revealing a different side of the archipelago.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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The boat sails from Genoa in complete darkness, a precaution against air raids.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As Uranus journeys through Gemini and your fourth house of home, your emotional foundations are in for a major shake-up.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Through immersive sound, travel, and intimate interviews, Baudelaire journeys from Benin to Haiti and across the Haitian diaspora to uncover the true story of Vodou — a story of resistance, faith, and cultural survival that’s often been distorted by fear and colonial mythmaking.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Shrimp boats bob in the harbor, American flags flutter from pastel porches and old oak trees draped in Spanish moss offer cool shade.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Kennebunkport, Maine Lobster boats bob in the waves and beachcombers search for shells.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Eloise sucks it up and treks over to see her old frenemy Cressida.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The blockage of the strait, which normally ferries 20% of the world's oil, sent global energy prices soaring.—
Kevin Breuninger,Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Iran has effectively halted trade traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, the maritime trade route that ferries roughly 20% of the world’s petroleum.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 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
Cite this Entry
“Voyages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voyages. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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