as in trips
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 travels
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 treks
Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
From an overwater bungalow in the Bahamas to an art-forward hideaway steps from jungle treks in Trinidad, these are some of the most memorable places to stay in the Caribbean right now.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
In eight of the videos from this year, the influencers appear to use the same Jet Ski rental service, Coastal Water Sports, to make their treks to the island.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Sommaiy, a former monk, leads private meditation sessions and treks to remote forest temples where abbots still practice the esoteric art of Sak Yant Buddhist tattoos.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The two treks covered roughly the same ground but branched off to different micro zones within an area of the grove that was more or less burned flat.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
On the other hand, Andrés Meneses Ovares, general manager of UrriTrek, a Costa Rican travel company specializing in hiking trips, says many treks the company runs, including the coast-to-coast El Camino de Costa Rica, are quite remote and different from typical tourism settings.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
The same company also offers kayaking, caving, climbing, and bellyak (a combination of kayaking and surfing) tours as well as via ferrata treks throughout the Lake Garda region.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
Eloise sucks it up and treks over to see her old frenemy Cressida.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Harmon frequently treks through the desert, wearing ankle braces and an orange safety vest, chatting with Border Patrol agents who appear to have taken to her.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Winter weather alerts are in effect for nearly 70 million people, stretching from the Plains to Maine as the storm treks east.
—Cnn Meteorologist Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Noun
Guests enjoy priority access to Golf du Mont d’Arbois, while other activities include hiking, overnight treks, canyoning, mountain biking, exploring the nearby medieval village, helicopter tours or paragliding.
—Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
From an overwater bungalow in the Bahamas to an art-forward hideaway steps from jungle treks in Trinidad, these are some of the most memorable places to stay in the Caribbean right now.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
In eight of the videos from this year, the influencers appear to use the same Jet Ski rental service, Coastal Water Sports, to make their treks to the island.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Sommaiy, a former monk, leads private meditation sessions and treks to remote forest temples where abbots still practice the esoteric art of Sak Yant Buddhist tattoos.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The two treks covered roughly the same ground but branched off to different micro zones within an area of the grove that was more or less burned flat.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
On the other hand, Andrés Meneses Ovares, general manager of UrriTrek, a Costa Rican travel company specializing in hiking trips, says many treks the company runs, including the coast-to-coast El Camino de Costa Rica, are quite remote and different from typical tourism settings.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
The same company also offers kayaking, caving, climbing, and bellyak (a combination of kayaking and surfing) tours as well as via ferrata treks throughout the Lake Garda region.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
As announced by Alex Cora over the weekend, top Red Sox hitting prospect Franklin Arias will start at shortstop when the club treks up to Dunedin to face the Toronto Blue Jays.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
Eloise sucks it up and treks over to see her old frenemy Cressida.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Harmon frequently treks through the desert, wearing ankle braces and an orange safety vest, chatting with Border Patrol agents who appear to have taken to her.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Winter weather alerts are in effect for nearly 70 million people, stretching from the Plains to Maine as the storm treks east.
—Cnn Meteorologist Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treks
Noun
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Chief among them are the many boat trips from neighboring Cabo San Lucas (a 35-minute drive away) particularly during whale-watching season, which runs from December to April.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The rabbis had asked several members who’d made trips there to talk about their experiences while standing on the bimah, before the Acheinu prayer was read.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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But as her eyes sweep down the front bricks and over the double-length drapes covering what is likely their parlor room, a chill travels through her.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Amex Business Platinum has a stronger suite of luxury travel perks and is better suited for anyone who travels frequently and can fully take advantage of its best perks.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Both the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and the Unitarian Meeting House host tours regularly, and the Seth Peterson Cottage—about an hour north—is available for overnight stays.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Tigertail, 36, who captains airboat tours through the Everglades, is navigating his boat through the only route available given how dry the park has gotten this year.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the numbers, the ceremony highlighted the personal journeys of the graduates.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Voyagers’ journeys are likely coming to an end sooner rather than later.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Treks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treks. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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