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noun

Definition of treknext
as in trip
a going from one place to another usually of some distance started on our trek up the mountain before the sun rose

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verb

ˈtrek How to pronounce trek (audio)
as in to travel
to take a trip especially of some distance adventurers trekking across the desert in search of a fabled city of gold

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Recent Examples of trek
Noun
The future queen kept her accessories minimal on the trek—but her choice to wear two rings from her ring stack spoke volumes, according to a jewelry expert. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 June 2026 But mostly, this trek through emotionally rocky territory is a solitary mission, and Marina’s navigation of it gives Romería its quiet, restorative power. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 26 June 2026
Verb
The Nomads Pro trekking commuter in single-battery configuration is available to order now for US$1,999. — Paul Ridden june 23, New Atlas, 23 June 2026 See what Muir himself loved about this region by trekking part or all of the stunning Bishop Pass Trail (about 11 miles out and back) or the Little Lakes Valley Trail. — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trek
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trek
  1. trip
  2. travel
  3. expedition
  4. journey
  5. tour
  6. voyage
  7. pilgrimage
Noun
  • But that trip to the sideline was short-lived and the 24-year-old has dominated since returning, stringing together 15 ⅔ scoreless innings with Triple-A Albuquerque.
    — Michael Lycklama, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
  • Seventy-two million people are expected to travel more than 50 miles away from their homes over the Fourth of July holiday week, and more than 61 million of them are expected to drive for those trips, according to the AAA Auto Club.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of trip
Verb
  • More than 40 tall ships from 20 foreign countries participated, traveling through New York Harbor from near Sandy Hook, New Jersey, up to the George Washington Bridge.
    — Nicole Jao, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Several Iraqi provinces announced official holidays to allow mourners to travel.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of travel
Noun
  • The Catalan conquistador led the first mainland expedition of Europeans up and down what’s now California.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • From the earliest pioneering expeditions and nighttime escapes from bondage to the modern-day road trip, Americans are a people on the move – restless, ambitious and innovative.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of expedition
Verb
  • In the second film, the plucky wayfinder journeys back into the deep sea to find a hidden island and break a curse.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 July 2026
  • Zayden Alhasan and Ezra Belingheri, two long time friends, said Belingheri met in Nevada from Italy before journeying on a four-hour drive to watch USA play.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of journey
Verb
  • Meanwhile, fans toured the city, visiting Cornelia Street and Swift’s apartment in Tribeca.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 6 July 2026
  • During their weeklong visit, the players will tour several popular landmarks and locations including the Citadelle Henry in the northern city of Milot and travel to parts of southern Haiti, including Île-à-Vache, Camp-Perrin and Jacmel.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026
Definition of tour
Verb
  • Silversea is lauded for both its classic ocean liners and expedition ships, which voyage the globe including the Poles.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Some ships even reposition between polar regions or across the Southern Hemisphere—voyages far longer than most standard cruises ever attempt.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of voyage
Verb
  • There are hiking trails and even pilgrimage routes all over the world.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • Nearly 100,000 visitors pilgrimage to the area annually to witness a forest canopy cloaked in orange-and-black wings.
    — Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of pilgrimage

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