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adjective

variants or travelled
Definition of travelednext
as in crowded

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verb

variants or travelled
past tense of travel
1
as in journeyed
to take a trip especially of some distance the couple loves to travel and has been to 34 countries

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2
as in traversed
to make one's way through, across, or over will travel the river for a while and then continue on land

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3
as in flew
to proceed or move quickly that racehorse can definitely travel

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4
as in associated
to come or be together as friends he traveled with a fast crowd when he was in college

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Recent Examples of traveled
Adjective
Aquarius January 20 – February 18 The path less traveled is calling to you. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2024 The space definitely did not suit the couple’s style, which the designers described as California casual with traveled and Old World European elements. — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 22 Nov. 2022
Verb
Junior Caminero and Drew Rasmussen traveled to Atlanta last season and Yandy Diaz partook of the festivities in Seattle in 2023. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The Late Show with Stephen Colbert sign has traveled from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York to a restaurant in Southern California. — Alys Martinez, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for traveled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traveled
  1. crowded
  2. journeyed
  3. traversed
  4. sped
  5. associated
  6. trod
  7. trekked
  8. followed
Adjective
  • While alcohol, crowded waterways and heavy holiday traffic all contribute to an increase in emergency calls, fireworks generate the largest share of responses, according to authorities.
    — Andrew Graham July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
  • Your personal life could feel crowded, unpredictable and emotionally overwhelming, Scorpio.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of crowded
Verb
  • The Tartan Army of 2026 has journeyed to America with similar enthusiasm, and unrealistic expectations have been loaded upon the shoulders of McTominay.
    — Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
  • Once ground was completely covered with shards of tableware, folks journeyed from their seats into the center of the room for more dancing and merrymaking.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Definition of journeyed
Verb
  • According to the hiking blog, The Hiking HI, the rock bridge can only be traversed at low tide, but can be treacherous either way.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • On a recent visit, the water traversed a smoky 10-foot canyon of charred foam and twisted wall panels on its way to the drain.
    — Mack Baysinger Follow, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
Definition of traversed
Verb
  • Prosecutors allege Clay intentionally drove his car onto the sidewalk, sped toward a crowd of pedestrians and hit eight of them before slamming into a gate.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Trump confirmed the project after the helipad plans had been rumored for months, with construction reportedly sped up ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit in September, according to the Washington Post.
    — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026
Definition of sped
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  • Typically, El Niño is associated with wetter-than-normal conditions during the winter in Southern California.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • By triggering the release of a natural growth factor in the brain and modulating neural pathways associated with addiction and reward, ibogaine restores healthy dopamine function and reduces cravings, Barsuglia said.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of associated
Adjective
  • Immigration experts are reporting a growing interest from American clients in relocating to lesser-trodden European destinations such as Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Poland, Albania and Estonia.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
  • While renowned attractions are renowned and continue to draw crowds for a reason, there are wonders to be found on less trodden paths—like these seven selections from all over Southeast Asia.
    — Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Definition of trod
Verb
  • In the clip, the Princess of Wales trekked down Snowdon Summit alongside her brother, James Middleton.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Having trekked the territory with his trusty surveyor’s compass, and in the absence of anyone else rash enough to do it, Washington volunteers to deliver an ultimatum to the encroaching French forces.
    — James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Definition of trekked
Verb
  • Gibson retires the first two batters before giving up a single to Paul Goldschmidt, followed by the homer barrage.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The ride, designed by coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, will begin with a 309-foot climb, followed by a 95-degree beyond-vertical drop, and will include sharp turns, airtime moments, and multiple inversions.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 2 July 2026
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