journeys 1 of 2

noun

plural of journey
as in trips
a going from one place to another usually of some distance they were hungry and tired after their long journey

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journeys

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of journey
as in travels
to take a trip especially of some distance an intense yearning to journey to distant lands

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Recent Examples of journeys
Noun
In Alaska, salmon are one of the main prey sources for belugas—and the fish need cold water to develop their eggs, keep their metabolism stable and prevent energy depletion during long migratory journeys. — Ryan Green, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2026 By contrast, those from the Northern states had to time their journeys carefully, since the Rockies and the Sierras could not be crossed in winter. — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Most cattle raised for beef and dairy are transported multiple times in their lifetimes; between four and six journeys is common. — Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 24 Oct. 2026 Godby is part of an eclectic group of people willing to spend weeks, if not months, undertaking long journeys on foot. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 The signal comes from millions of buying journeys observed in parallel. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 Through his imagination, Max journeys to a world of fantastical creatures called Wild Things. — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026 Their journeys to Fort Worth have been distinctly different, but their elite talent played a role. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 Thanksgiving is a little over a month away, which means many travelers have started planning their Thanksgiving journeys for the big feast day on November 26. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
Named after the Italian poet whose Divine Comedy journeys through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, the fall 1996 collection explored the intersection of religion, warfare, and historical mourning traditions. — Livia Caligor, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 The film, which premiered at Visions du Réel, journeys into the past through the director’s diaries and family photographs. — Ed Meza, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026 Mackelprang is an avid hiker who frequently journeys alone, PEOPLE understands. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Seasonal excursions range from a roughly three-hour summit trip to longer journeys through British Columbia and the Yukon. — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026 In a world where AI will build almost anything it is asked to, competitiveness can come from knowing which journeys to avoid spending money and time on. — Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 One intrepid reporter journeys into the nondescript building where Hollywood’s biggest stars can be digitally cloned. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 Canoe journeys through the surrounding waterways will be led by Homalco guides, whose people were long recognized among the region’s finest maritime navigators. — The Editors, Robb Report, 27 June 2026 Rogue Orbit follows a young man named Rex, who journeys alongside a mysterious girl named Sophia and his robot companion, Haro VII. — George Yang, Space.com, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for journeys
  1. trips
  2. travels
  3. expeditions
  4. treks
  5. tours
Noun
  • Yet a growing number of adults age 60 and older are embracing AI, using it for entertainment, planning trips and even accessing health information.
    — Robin Brewer, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
  • For Jung, that looked like attending Seoul Fashion Week and indulging in the city’s fine dining scene, while for some of her coaching clients, that meant professional color consultations, beauty treatments, and even weekend trips to Japan.
    — Jessica Poitevien, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of trips
Verb
  • The Orionid meteor shower activity peaks when Earth travels through the densest section of the debris trail left by Comet 1P/Halley.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Health data travels from home medical devices through applications, cloud platforms and hospital systems before reaching a clinician, and each step widens the digital footprint.
    — Ayush Jain, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of travels
Noun
  • So, this brilliant archivist who worked with me found these images from French, German, and Italian anthropological expeditions.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The brand reinterpreted the Karakorum, Verone, Himalaya and Tibb jackets, paying tribute to its history, alpine culture and commitment to outfitting expeditions.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of expeditions
Verb
  • Carlos Manuel Vesga submitted the Pluribus episode where Manousos treks up through South America while accepting no help from the hive members, a showcase of defiant pride and a good bit of physically demanding work.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The jukebox musical is built from Keys’ catalogue of R&B and soul hits, a semi-autobiographical story that treks through her Manhattan upbringing.
    — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Definition of treks
Verb
  • Al Jardine, a fellow Beach Boys co-founder who tours in a separate group and has sharply criticized Love’s behavior in the past, is saddened about how his former friend arrived at this point.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Yang tours globally as a headliner and has recently sold out arenas in America, Europe, Asia and Australia, breaking the record for the largest English-language stand-up comedy show ever held in Hong Kong and Tokyo.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of tours

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“Journeys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journeys. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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