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as in expedition
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
I'd like to book a trip to Greece with your travel agency
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2
as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
even a small trip in the bomb-making calculations could lead to disaster
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as in to jog
to go at a pace faster than a walk
went tripping up the steps of city hall in their eagerness to get married
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as in to fall
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
tripped over a chair and landed on her face
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as in to travel
to take a trip especially of some distance
while he was growing up, the family tripped to New England every summer
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as in to stumble
to make a mistake
the press has had it in for the new governor, and they are just waiting for her to trip
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Recent Examples of trip
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
The postponement of the trip due to bad weather just added to the malign promise of the place.
—Emma Sloley
august 14, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2025
The report, which was obtained by The Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network, said police concluded that Trigg accidentally fell into the pool after tripping and falling on an inflatable chair.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Not only will the Heat play six of its first eight games on the road and embark on a West Coast trip during the second week of the regular season, but 11 of the Heat’s first 15 games come against opponents that made the playoffs last season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
The postponement of the trip due to bad weather just added to the malign promise of the place.
—Emma Sloley
august 14, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Kids weren’t tripping over themselves to sit and reach in their free time.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2025
The report, which was obtained by The Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network, said police concluded that Trigg accidentally fell into the pool after tripping and falling on an inflatable chair.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trip
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The original collection of short stories was published in 1950 and centered on Earth colonizing the Red Planet in a series of devastating expeditions, and its interactions with the world's psychic native inhabitants.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The expedition set out to establish a baseline of what life inhabits Mar del Plata.—
Ashley Balzer Vigil,
Scientific American,
22 Aug. 2025
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What’s the most common mistake people make when trying to recreate the Honey Deuce at home?—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Austin Jackson told reporters last month that the players were behind the decision to run laps after committing penalties or mental mistakes in practice.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Each morning, Langdon had jogged the three kilometers to Strahov Swimming Center for his morning laps.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Bobo eventually jogged to the locker room, while Hall limped off with an apparent right leg injury.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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But, if wages don’t rise to match those jumps, consumer spending could fall and slow the economy.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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But critics say the global response has fallen dangerously short, despite the fact that $1.1 billion has been pledged by countries, foundations and international organizations to support mpox control.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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His TikTok alone is a treasure trove of hilarious videos, which range from self-deprecatory humor to him hopping on whatever viral trend is tickling his fancy.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Turn the pot on its side and bury the bottom half in damp soil, leaving enough space for visitors to hop in.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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Horses usually have trainers that travel with them, but those services are arranged separately.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Spurgeon traveled with the U.S. Army to the Philippines and then later to occupied Japan.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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Stellantis has also stumbled in its EV transition, posting a €2.3 billion net loss in the first half of 2025 as operating margins shrank to just 0.7%.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025
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Especially underwhelming was an offense that was advertised as explosive but often sputtered and stumbled.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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While our regions couldn't be more different, that time together sparked my curiosity and holds meaningful memories at the start of my winemaking journey.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Pertiwi’s journey home brings her face-to-face with the four men who sent her to prison — individuals who now dominate the village.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trip. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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