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as in tours
a short trip for pleasure
our weekend excursions have encompassed virtually all parts of our home state
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as in tangents
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 excursions
From yoga classes at the crack of dawn to excursions that range from whale-watching to geological expeditions and beyond, the staff here make magic happen.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
After multiple excursions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), biologists can finally confirm one fish species that sometimes gives adept human rock climbers a run for their money.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
Past albums like Lyfë and 2093 were best experienced as hourslong excursions into illegible rage-rap experiences that washed over the listener, with Yeat’s voice muttering his harmonies amid glitchy laptop bangers.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
One person handles the hotel, another takes on excursions, another manages dining.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Remington was from New York and remained an Easterner his whole life, except for his excursions in the West.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
TripAdvisor’s faster-growing businesses are its online excursions marketplace Viator and its dining reservation platform TheFork.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
For those in search of Iceland’s natural wonders, this home is expertly located for excursions inland and all along the Southern shore.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
While places like Irvine Ranch, Newport Sea Base and Catalina Island Camps offer activities that may be a dream come true for some kids, not all kids are keen on grand outdoor excursions, and there are camp opportunities for them too.
—Gqlshare, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
After multiple excursions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), biologists can finally confirm one fish species that sometimes gives adept human rock climbers a run for their money.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
Past albums like Lyfë and 2093 were best experienced as hourslong excursions into illegible rage-rap experiences that washed over the listener, with Yeat’s voice muttering his harmonies amid glitchy laptop bangers.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
One person handles the hotel, another takes on excursions, another manages dining.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Remington was from New York and remained an Easterner his whole life, except for his excursions in the West.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
TripAdvisor’s faster-growing businesses are its online excursions marketplace Viator and its dining reservation platform TheFork.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
For those in search of Iceland’s natural wonders, this home is expertly located for excursions inland and all along the Southern shore.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
While places like Irvine Ranch, Newport Sea Base and Catalina Island Camps offer activities that may be a dream come true for some kids, not all kids are keen on grand outdoor excursions, and there are camp opportunities for them too.
—Gqlshare, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excursions
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But the hotel offers plenty of experiences to get to know the area, from countryside tours in a vintage VW convertible to blessing ceremonies at one of Ubud’s oldest sacred sites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were both signed — the actual room is open to tours.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The original investigation spawned two main tangents involving Becciu, once a leading Vatican cardinal and future papal contender.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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The original investigation spawned two main tangents involving Becciu, once a leading Vatican cardinal and future papal contender.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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What the law says The war has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway off Iran's southern coast through which about 20% of the world's oil and gas travels.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hertz’s first airport car rental office opened at Chicago’s Midway Airport in 1932, and has been fueling adventurous travels ever since.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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These types of outings are why the Cubs traded for the 27-year-old.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Marlins are going to rely on him to have quality outings as the year continues.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From yoga classes at the crack of dawn to excursions that range from whale-watching to geological expeditions and beyond, the staff here make magic happen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The crew will test systems and hardware for future expeditions to the surface while traveling up to 6,000 miles beyond the far side of the moon — the farthest humans have ever ventured in space.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For further-afield jaunts, the hotel has complimentary bicycles to borrow that allow guests to try locals’ preferred mode of transportation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Her mother did the same—packing sack lunches for daylong jaunts through the maritime oak forest—even into her nineties.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Excursions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursions. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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