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as in expeditions
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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as in mistakes
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 jogs
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 falls
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 travels
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 fumbles
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 trips
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
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
Independence Elementary, named for the nation’s semiquincentennial, will serve families and students who have been challenged by long bus trips and overcrowding at Eagle and Star elementaries.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
The battery supports up to four hours of use across mixed terrain, with additional batteries available for longer trips.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
For domestic trips, top picks include Nashville, New Orleans, Scottsdale and NYC, according to Good Housekeeping.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Most families overlook historical landmarks when planning trips with kids.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Demings, the Orange County mayor, announced his candidacy 20 weeks ago, and since then said he’s made 11 trips to South Florida.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Because of these risks, officials urge travelers to plan ahead, delay trips when possible and be fully prepared for deteriorating weather across mountain corridors.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
That's honestly great news for tailors and anyone who regularly trips over their own feet.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Greg trips in the middle of class and uses another student’s breasts to break his fall.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
The weekend part trips most people up.
—Allison Palmer
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
What trips the censor, and what does not?
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Boat trips with the hotel’s fleet of luxury liners or a heli ride take you island-hopping to Hydra and Spetses.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Shoelaces are scanned to ensure that no player trips and breaks bones.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
Edmonton grabbed the momentum in the middle frame, helped in part by a pair of Ryan Hartman trips to the penalty box.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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
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
Independence Elementary, named for the nation’s semiquincentennial, will serve families and students who have been challenged by long bus trips and overcrowding at Eagle and Star elementaries.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
The battery supports up to four hours of use across mixed terrain, with additional batteries available for longer trips.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
For domestic trips, top picks include Nashville, New Orleans, Scottsdale and NYC, according to Good Housekeeping.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Most families overlook historical landmarks when planning trips with kids.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Demings, the Orange County mayor, announced his candidacy 20 weeks ago, and since then said he’s made 11 trips to South Florida.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Because of these risks, officials urge travelers to plan ahead, delay trips when possible and be fully prepared for deteriorating weather across mountain corridors.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Nor is the scene in which Cory trips on mushrooms on Hollywood Boulevard (which is probably true of half the people walking there).
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
That's honestly great news for tailors and anyone who regularly trips over their own feet.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Greg trips in the middle of class and uses another student’s breasts to break his fall.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
The weekend part trips most people up.
—Allison Palmer
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
What trips the censor, and what does not?
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Boat trips with the hotel’s fleet of luxury liners or a heli ride take you island-hopping to Hydra and Spetses.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Shoelaces are scanned to ensure that no player trips and breaks bones.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
Edmonton grabbed the momentum in the middle frame, helped in part by a pair of Ryan Hartman trips to the penalty box.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trips
Noun
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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
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Critical, independent and common-sense thinking was essential to deal with our evolution, to include those time when grave mistakes were made and great leaders had to make tough decisions to course-correct.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Notre Dame’s Lachlan Clark made no mistakes other than giving up the home run.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Joel Edgerton jogs past me into a bathroom.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons jogs off the field after his team's 15-9 win against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 16, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Support falls somewhat, to 70%, among non-MAGA Republicans.—
Anne Bryson,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Payton’s falls short of Chamberlain Gary Payton II had a chance to equal the feat of one of the game’s greatest players on Friday.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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As spring continues to make its attempt at remaining in the Sioux Falls area, Easter hops up with local egg hunts, basket giveaways, Easter candy and goodies and of course, the long-eared, fluffy holiday icon of the hour, the Easter Bunny.—
Vanessa Carlson Bender,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
27 Mar. 2026
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The 24-year-old had hops to put the finishing touches on the Lakers’ successful six-game trip.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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If the creditor fumbles the process, then an otherwise valid and collectible debt may be barred.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sonny feels like a departure; unlike Bernthal’s mercenaries, Sonny fumbles with his gun, has a bleeding heart, and lays his vulnerabilities bare.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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