1
as in travels
to take a trip especially of some distance
voyaged to the ends of the earth in search of adventure
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2
as in sails
to travel on water in a vessel
voyaging on a cruise ship for the first time
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Recent Examples of voyages
Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Habitat destruction, overfishing and water pollution from the Amazon to the Danube threaten the very survival of hundreds of species whose epic voyages along the world's great rivers go largely unnoticed.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2025, China completed 14 voyages, including a Cosco containership, the first containership to make a journey through the waterway.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The deployment affects 5-night cruises to the Dominican Republic and Perfect Day at CocoCay, 4-night Bahamian getaways and 9-night voyages with stops in Aruba and Curaçao.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Aqua Expeditions Specializing in lavish small‑ship voyages to some of the planet’s most pristine and remote waters, Aqua Expeditions’ newest vessel, Aqua Lares, is a 77‑meter expedition superyacht designed for adventurous travelers who crave a high dose of comfort with their outdoor escapades.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Executives at Royal Caribbean, for instance, said on the company’s 2025 annual earnings call in January that its voyages were already two-thirds booked for 2026.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
Additional voyages featuring programming from The Atlantic will be announced at a later date and will happen in 2026 and 2027.
—The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
No journey of American achievement and exceptionalism is more iconic than the Apollo voyages to the moon in the 1960s and 1970s.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
Navigators like Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama relied heavily on pickled foods to sustain their crews during long voyages.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Habitat destruction, overfishing and water pollution from the Amazon to the Danube threaten the very survival of hundreds of species whose epic voyages along the world's great rivers go largely unnoticed.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2025, China completed 14 voyages, including a Cosco containership, the first containership to make a journey through the waterway.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The deployment affects 5-night cruises to the Dominican Republic and Perfect Day at CocoCay, 4-night Bahamian getaways and 9-night voyages with stops in Aruba and Curaçao.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Aqua Expeditions Specializing in lavish small‑ship voyages to some of the planet’s most pristine and remote waters, Aqua Expeditions’ newest vessel, Aqua Lares, is a 77‑meter expedition superyacht designed for adventurous travelers who crave a high dose of comfort with their outdoor escapades.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Executives at Royal Caribbean, for instance, said on the company’s 2025 annual earnings call in January that its voyages were already two-thirds booked for 2026.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
Additional voyages featuring programming from The Atlantic will be announced at a later date and will happen in 2026 and 2027.
—The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
No journey of American achievement and exceptionalism is more iconic than the Apollo voyages to the moon in the 1960s and 1970s.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voyages
Noun
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Available cruises may change at any time, subject to the Sponsor’s discretion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Available cruises aboard Luna currently start at $412 per person based on double occupancy, including taxes, fees and port expenses, according to Norwegian’s website.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
31 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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Most tanker movement in the key Strait of Hormuz, where roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil typically sails past Iran’s coastline, remains at a halt.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Capasecca Yacht Another bespoke yachting experience, Capasecca — featuring four cabins that sleep up to eight guests — sails the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia and Procida, backed by a family with generations of seafaring heritage.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One of the most popular hikes—the Vikos Gorge—journeys through one of the deepest gorges, winding along quiet villages and monasteries.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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Jaripeo is a feature hybrid documentary that journeys to Michoacán’s hypermasculine rodeos.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Shrimp boats bob in the harbor, American flags flutter from pastel porches and old oak trees draped in Spanish moss offer cool shade.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Kennebunkport, Maine Lobster boats bob in the waves and beachcombers search for shells.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Eloise sucks it up and treks over to see her old frenemy Cressida.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Iran has effectively halted trade traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, the maritime trade route that ferries roughly 20% of the world’s petroleum.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The whippet-fast lift system got even more efficient this season with the introduction of the Explorer Gondola, the world’s speediest 10-person gondola that ferries skiers from base to peak on heated seats.—
Amy Tara Koch,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 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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“Voyages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voyages. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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