as in trip
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
an avid mountain climber, always on an expedition to some far-off corner of the world
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Recent Examples of expedition
But while travelling to their national team’s games for people from European countries can mean a train ride or perhaps a short flight, doing so to see Canada play — home or away — is an expedition.
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The wreck was first discovered in 2017 during a joint expedition by the Russian Geographic Society and the Russian military.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Four members of a seven-person climbing expedition fell near Denali Pass, about 2,100 feet below the mountain's 20,310-foot summit, according to Reuters.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
During a series of expeditions from 2022 to 2024, a team of archaeologists used high-definition photography, color filter algorithms, spectroscopes and other high-tech tools to examine the markings.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The wreck was first discovered in 2017 during a joint expedition by the Russian Geographic Society and the Russian military.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Four members of a seven-person climbing expedition fell near Denali Pass, about 2,100 feet below the mountain's 20,310-foot summit, according to Reuters.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
During a series of expeditions from 2022 to 2024, a team of archaeologists used high-definition photography, color filter algorithms, spectroscopes and other high-tech tools to examine the markings.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedition
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After spending some time by the pool, a semi-Olympic lined with emerald and malachite mosaics that glinted in the soft, ambient light, followed by a quick trip to the sauna, I was escorted to my treatment room, about a half-flight of stairs up, where I was met by Marcia, my therapist.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Both teams are looking for a healthy seven-game series, but the Knicks seeing their best scorer heading off the court early isn't the way the Eastern Conference champions wanted to kick off their first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999 against these same Spurs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Here’s a look at five of the best coastal train journeys around the world—from ultra-luxe sleeper journeys to short sightseeing routes—that are worth planning your next summer trip around.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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On Thursday, trying to reserve seats for Imax and other premium screenings via the AMC ticketing app and its website became an epic journey of its own.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Further afield, there are cycling tours through local villages, treks through rainforests, even cable car rides.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The best treks were clustered in the Greater Caucasus mountains, not far from the Russian border.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The concierge can help make arrangements for everything from securing a tee time at a nearby golf course to private kayaking tours, day trips to Valle de Guadalupe, and hot air balloon excursions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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On the last day of their trip, during their final excursion, the executives learned that their minibus had been broken into.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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“Expedition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedition. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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