as in trip
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
started on our trek up the mountain before the sun rose
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as in to travel
to take a trip especially of some distance
adventurers trekking across the desert in search of a fabled city of gold
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Recent Examples of trek
Mogomotsi Magome and Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Activists said the only way out is for miners to make a dangerous trek to another shaft, which can take days, and crawl out there, but many are too weak or ill to climb out.
—Fox News, 14 Jan. 2025
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Aside from poring over books, Dyas and Larrain trekked through Paris visiting Callas’ favorite restaurants and theaters, all of which Dyas would have to build.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
But activists said that would involve a dangerous trek underground that could take days for some, and many became too weak or ill after months underground with little food and water.
—Mogomotsi Magome and Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Activists said the only way out is for miners to make a dangerous trek to another shaft, which can take days, and crawl out there, but many are too weak or ill to climb out.
—Fox News, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Close to 1,000 guests trekked through the aftermath of the blizzard to watch opening night.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Aside from poring over books, Dyas and Larrain trekked through Paris visiting Callas’ favorite restaurants and theaters, all of which Dyas would have to build.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trek
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The Rams worked quickly to arrange for families to accompany players on the trip.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Following that Salford game, City return to Premier League action on Tuesday with a trip to Brentford.Luke Bosher, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Entire ecosystems hitched a ride, with marine species traveling thousands of miles to the shores of North America.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Despite her best efforts to prepare for a Sunday matchup against Northwestern, the Wildcats decided not to travel to L.A. because of the fires.Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Passengers can find deals on a wide range of itineraries including adults-only sailings, upscale expeditions, and budget-friendly Caribbean getaways.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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For more adventurous visitors, a shark diving expedition will most certainly be a unique thrill, as well as super educational.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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Through a series of 31 interactive exhibits, visitors journey down the Fraser River to the headwaters of the Upper Colorado River Basin, where water is diverted across the Continental Divide into metro Denver.Gigi Ragland, The Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2025
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After transiting the canal, the ship journeys north along the East Coast to Newfoundland, Canada, and finally across the Atlantic to Europe.Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
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Indie, alternative, rock, metal bands are touring much more than in recent years, which is amazing.Ron Hart, SPIN, 10 Jan. 2025
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Raucous live shows, led by Lunny’s in-your-face performance style, have led to the band touring for the better part of 2024, including stints in the U.S. and festival slots at Glastonbury and Iceland Airwaves.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Book now with Aqua Expeditions Amazon River voyages with Seabourn Journeying through the Boca dos Botos portion of the Amazon River in Brazil, Seabourn's expedition team will immerse you in the region's one-of-a-kind ecosystem.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Dec. 2024
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This authentic replica of an ancient Polynesian double-hulled voyaging canoe was built in the 1970s and has since voyaged thousands of nautical miles.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
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The events beginning at a more Gen-X friendly time secured my attendance instead, as each cleverly capitalized on the influx of more than 75,000 art enthusiasts who pilgrimaged to the Magic City, using the week to announce new initiatives or promote existing ones.Lilian Raji, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In addition, pilgrims come to Jubilee to walk the 15-mile Seven Churches pilgrimage circuit around the city.Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Trek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trek. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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