1
as in tour
a short trip for pleasure
our weekend excursions have encompassed virtually all parts of our home state
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2
as in tangent
a departure from the subject under consideration
the professor's frequent and sometimes far-ranging excursions in his lectures are the stuff of campus legend
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Recent Examples of excursion
Billowing sleeves and a loose, flowy hem allow the top to move with you through the airport, during sightseeing excursions, and even out to a nice dinner, and the neutral sage color keeps the top sufficiently wearable as your new go-to basic.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
The fatality happened during an excursion with his family.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
The excursion included tasting what almost certainly was dragon’s beard candy, a Chinese treat that reportedly dates back to the Han Dynasty about 200 BC.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
When a weekend excursion with a billionaire’s son turns violent, they are targeted by a group of kidnappers.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
The fatality happened during an excursion with his family.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
The excursion included tasting what almost certainly was dragon’s beard candy, a Chinese treat that reportedly dates back to the Han Dynasty about 200 BC.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
When a weekend excursion with a billionaire’s son turns violent, they are targeted by a group of kidnappers.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excursion
Noun
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One of our customers, a tour bus operator known for exceptional customer service, faced a similar crossroads – how to grow without sacrificing the personal touch that they were known for.—
Dennis Woodside,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The tour started in March, and the concert here was the third-to-last of 39 dates.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Comprising a mix of anxiety, cerebral tangents, and a dash of absurdist whimsy, Nancherla’s first full-length special Hopeful Potato, directed by Eliza Skinner, premieres December 15.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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While giving an address, Trump went on a tangent about Meloni's physical appearance.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Finisterre Stormbird Waterproof Jacket One hiker’s long trek is another’s short jaunt, especially for the Swiss, who are known to set out on the trail as toddlers.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Surprises are part and parcel of a horror movie, but more as jump scares or scary reveals or whatever, not a merry jaunt around another plot thread.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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What to Do Every expedition cruise includes off-ship activities like kayaking and paddleboarding among icebergs, and snowshoeing for panoramic views.—
Ashton Palmer,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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The concept dates back centuries but took on a new life in the twentieth, when Russian theosophist couple Nicholas and Helena Roerich led an expedition in the 1920s to find Shambhala in the Altai Mountains.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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After a relatively down campaign for the Blue Jays in the regular season, Scherzer recaptured some of his old form in a strong outing against the Seattle Mariners in the American League Championship Series.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Excursion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursion. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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