as in trip
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
an avid mountain climber, always on an expedition to some far-off corner of the world
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The site was first excavated back in 1982 by a joint Ivorian–Soviet expedition headed up by archaeologist professor Yodé Guédé of the Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, who was also involved in the new research.
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Spanish explorers, driven by the promise of immense wealth, embarked on expeditions to the New World and seized vast amounts of gold from the local population.
—Gabriel O. Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Another program director who was laid off, David Porter, had been supporting scientists embarking from New Zealand on a 10-week expedition in the Southern Ocean.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Most base layers will be in the 160-grams-per-square-meter (lightweight) to 260-gsm range (heavyweight or expedition weight).
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Feb. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Spanish explorers, driven by the promise of immense wealth, embarked on expeditions to the New World and seized vast amounts of gold from the local population.
—Gabriel O. Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Another program director who was laid off, David Porter, had been supporting scientists embarking from New Zealand on a 10-week expedition in the Southern Ocean.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Most base layers will be in the 160-grams-per-square-meter (lightweight) to 260-gsm range (heavyweight or expedition weight).
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedition
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Harrowing images — of the explosion over the Potomac after a Black Hawk helicopter collided with a plane, and of a Delta flight upside-down on the runway in Toronto — have people spooked about their next trip.—
Victoria Chamberlin,
Vox,
27 Feb. 2025
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Then Stone asked Prieto to join him on a research trip to Africa.—
Stephania Taladrid,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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The journey, unfolding in a series of stylish encounters, is the point, not the destination.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Will season two journey out into the near-extinct world above with Xavier?—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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In return, the adventurer received the first Lhasa Apso dog that was brought to the U.S.) McFadden’s initial trek to Tibet with Holkar planted the seeds for the Sacred River Festival — to salute and preserve India’s rich musical and dance heritage, according to Olden.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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Emily Mortimer says stepping in for Sally Hawkins in third Paddington film was 'nerve-wracking' The film sees Paddington (Ben Whishaw) and company trek to Peru after the ritual bear discovers that his beloved aunt has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Elite status in the casino program, on the other hand, comes with the same perks as Pearl and other preceding levels, plus exclusive benefits like $1,000 in onboard credit and a $500 shore excursion credit.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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That first day on the Northwest Passage is far and away the most colorful, the tundra dappled with the autumn colors and shore excursions to view the two-billion-year-old stromatolites at Port Epworth, an area nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Expedition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedition. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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