1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
even a small trip in the bomb-making calculations could lead to disaster
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to fall
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
tripped over a chair and landed on her face
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of trip
Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
This craggy rock, covered with squat, temple-like buildings, sandy stone, and dark, foreboding windows, is just a short boat trip from the town, and provides a fantastic backdrop to your stay.
—William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Keep the extension cord elevated above the snow to avoid creating a tripping hazard or shorting out the snow blower, which can cause accidental electrocution or fire.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for trip 
Noun
Foster budding archaeologists on trips to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Karnak, and the Temple of Luxor, led by expert Egyptologists.
—Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
This craggy rock, covered with squat, temple-like buildings, sandy stone, and dark, foreboding windows, is just a short boat trip from the town, and provides a fantastic backdrop to your stay.
—William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
Haley would hold on for two more months — perhaps betting that one of Trump’s legal problems would trip him up — but no one seriously challenged his grip on the Republican Party.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Keep the extension cord elevated above the snow to avoid creating a tripping hazard or shorting out the snow blower, which can cause accidental electrocution or fire.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for trip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trip
Noun
-
They’re joined on the expedition by Filip’s buddy and fellow director, Fredrik Wikingsson.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
-
Buck chronicled his expeditions in 1930s films like Bring ’Em Back Alive, Wild Cargo, and Fang and Claw—purported documentaries that featured the pith-helmeted, somewhat pudgy, middle-aged hunter and collector as their dashing hero.Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
But getting the technology to follow open-ended commands reliably remains a challenge, with the risk that errors could translate into costly and hard-to-undo mistakes.Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Currency with mistakes can also be worth a lot, so be on the lookout for modern dimes without the S mark.Miguel Legoas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Smith was evaluated on the sideline and in the locker room and eventually jogged back onto the sideline late in the third quarter but was unable to return and watched the rest of the game with a wrap on his right knee.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
-
Take your pick of the products, and any fashionista who jogs (or does any other activity, for that matter) is sure to swoon.Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Broocks noted that the Sandy Hook lawsuit judgments could be overturned in pending appeals and got Murray to acknowledge that the Sandy Hook families' offer in The Onion bid could fall apart if that happens.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Cover plants with burlap, blankets, or horticultural fleece if temperatures are predicted to fall below -10°F.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The shooter, who was wearing a mask, fled the scene on foot and later hopped on a bicycle into Central Park.Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
-
The suspect then fled on foot to a back alley and then hopped on a bicycle in the direction of Central Park.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Second, food now travels very far before reaching consumers: The average distance a typical food item travels is 1,500 to 2,500 miles before being bought.Vaclav Smil, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
-
The pair share an inextricable bond, tied by a dark secret, even as Sula leaves to travel the country.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The chances of you strolling up to a domain registrar and snapping up a domain worth thousands of dollars is about the same as stumbling upon a Jackson Pollock in a thrift store.Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
In Northern California, the San Francisco Giants stumbled to another losing season in 2024.David K. Li, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Build trust through brutal honesty about your journey.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
-
Their journey of friendship and rivalry is the emotional core of a story that is startlingly political, a leap made effectively by Jeff Goldblum’s dodgy, smarmy and doddering Wizard, who’s ably assisted by the darkly dangerous aide de camp Michelle Yeoh.Steven Gaydos, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near trip
Cite this Entry
“Trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trip. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share