1
as in to trek
to take a trip especially of some distance
the couple loves to travel and has been to 34 countries
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2
as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
will travel the river for a while and then continue on land
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3
as in to fly
to proceed or move quickly
that racehorse can definitely travel
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4
as in to associate
to come or be together as friends
he traveled with a fast crowd when he was in college
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as in trip
often travels plural
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
in all his travels he never met pleasanter people than he had in that village
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Recent Examples of travel
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
The Jaguars, who were originally slated to pick eighth before Minnesota’s draft-night slide, traveled to Utah to work out the promising prospect, who was considered by many to be the top offensive tackle in the class.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
This is a learning opportunity rooted in both experience and education, so what are your intentions for growth through study and travel?
Libra
Shuhua Xiong
Venus-Saturn conjunction on April 24: Make your routines more relational.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Kathy McCabe has traveled to Italy multiple times a year for nearly three decades.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
The Jaguars, who were originally slated to pick eighth before Minnesota’s draft-night slide, traveled to Utah to work out the promising prospect, who was considered by many to be the top offensive tackle in the class.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
The most expensive ticket sells for more than $1 million and offers private air and yacht travel, luxury villa accommodations and festival access over four days to eight people.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
This is a learning opportunity rooted in both experience and education, so what are your intentions for growth through study and travel?
Libra
Shuhua Xiong
Venus-Saturn conjunction on April 24: Make your routines more relational.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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And trekking poles can add stability and act as a measuring stick to see how deep the water and mud goes.—
Amelia Arvesen,
Outside Online,
29 Mar. 2025
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Two hikers were trekking the Lost Coast area near Big Flat the afternoon of March 22 when one of them fell more than 100 feet, the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay said in a Facebook post.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Mar. 2025
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Weekends can get crowded, but weekdays are quieter, meaning the short, steep hikes to various overlooks—including Old Baldy (the park's most notable hill) will be less traversed.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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Hundreds, if not thousands, of insect species most likely migrate, including dragonflies that cross the Indian Ocean, moths that traverse Australia and plant hoppers that windsurf through East Asia.—
Jesse Greenspan,
Scientific American,
13 Apr. 2025
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Since Trump came to office on Jan. 20, his administration has flown more than 200 people from the U.S. to El Salvador to be imprisoned in CECOT.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the show, Joel flies in like a bat out of hell and violently knocks Seth to the ground before telling him to get the hell out.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Those historic missions and the pioneers associated with them should not be forgotten.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Scroll down for a complete list of articles associated with this month’s challenge.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The mother-in-law later called, asking about the incident and suggesting that Hector had been looking forward to the trip since being laid off.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Andy Pages’ struggles were noteworthy enough that the rookie was given a day off this week before slugging two home runs to cap the recent trip.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Anthony and Veena Claypool journeyed downtown with their 9-year-old twin sons from the Belmont Cragin neighborhood for the mass gathering.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Along the way, my two crewmates, Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon, became the women who have journeyed farthest from Earth… ever.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The only way to cross it and not be seen was to first hike a couple of hundred yards toward the lake so that the very pine lot the tom was in would block his view.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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In 2023, there were some days when more than 10,000 people crossed.—
Jason Allen,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Developers even get granular control over the budget to lower costs and speed things along where appropriate.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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The ketogenic diet might be an option for treating certain medical conditions, speeding up initial weight loss, and aiding blood glucose management.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Travel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travel. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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