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verb

Definition of pilgrimagesnext
present tense third-person singular of pilgrimage
as in travels
to take a trip especially of some distance tourists pilgrimaging to all of the traditional destinations across Europe

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noun

plural of pilgrimage
as in trips

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  1. expeditions
  2. flights
  3. excursions
Noun
  • Schultz has conducted over 30 expeditions to study ants and fungi in their natural habitats and has also raised ant colonies in a lab.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The hunting expeditions were unlicensed and ended up killing at least a dozen mountain lions, also known as cougars, a federal indictment said.
    Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of expeditions
Noun
  • Others wait until the last minute to book their flights or renew their passports.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Prices start as little as $80 for one-way flights in December from select destinations.
    Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of flights
Noun
  • The trip includes all onboard meals and alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks as well as daily excursions, free Wi-Fi, included gratuities, and the use of bicycles and walking sticks.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
  • River cruises are often all-inclusive with everything from excursions to drinks included in the upfront price.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of excursions
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