as in trip
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
they were hungry and tired after their long journey
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as in to travel
to take a trip especially of some distance
an intense yearning to journey to distant lands
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Recent Examples of journey
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
The story behind the camera's creation The journey started more than 20 years ago, led by the U.S. Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
In addition to starring as Neil Armstrong in First Man, Gosling will soon journey to a galaxy far, far away in a Star Wars film helmed by Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 30 June 2025
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Noun
Risser's comedic journey began at age 61 after forays into data processing, travel agency ownership and competitive bodybuilding.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
The story behind the camera's creation The journey started more than 20 years ago, led by the U.S. Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
Knighton’s book takes readers on a behind-the-scenes journey through each of America’s national parks while reflecting on his own personal growth and experiences.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
In addition to starring as Neil Armstrong in First Man, Gosling will soon journey to a galaxy far, far away in a Star Wars film helmed by Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for journey
Noun
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Her cover photo was a selfie of her and Tamera smiling while outdoors on a camping trip.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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On each trip, officers had passengers exit the buses and file through the building to scan their passports.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Fine dining and traveling aboard a boat may seem like an unlikely pairing.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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After all, snowmobiles can’t smell seals or polar bears, nor travel quietly enough to avoid scaring off potential prey.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Popular theory suggests laal maas originated on Rajasthani hunting expeditions between the eighth and 10th centuries.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Philipps is one of the world’s most visible advocates for tiger sharks, having filmed extensively in the water with them on scientific expeditions around the globe.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Visitors had to trek into a ravine, navigate the overgrown forest and locate the ruins.—
Aspen Pflughoeft
July 10,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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Archaeologist and travel company founder Peter Sommer—who has trekked 2,000 miles across Turkey retracing Alexander the Great’s route—shares five sites that offer tourists millennia-old history, unblemished landscapes, and intrepid hikes - all without the crowds.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Tristan told stories about the sea, voyages around the Cape of Good Hope, where the waves were high as houses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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The Titan submersible was voyaging to the ruins of the Titanic in June 2023.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The band has been consistently touring ever since and are currently celebrating their highs and lows on their milestone 20th anniversary tour.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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Oshiro took off a considerable amount of time from touring last year and is still regaining ranking points.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Reynolds is hoping the selection of Chicago native Robert Francis Prevost as the first American pope — Pope Leo XIV — might boost the city as a travel and pilgrimage destination.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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In fact, her pilgrimage back to Mexico after completing her studies wasn’t merely a homecoming, but a calling to immerse herself in indigenous communities.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Journey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journey. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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