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travel

[trav-uhl] / ˈtræv əl /
NOUN
journey
Synonyms
STRONGEST
driving excursion flying movement navigation ride sailing sightseeing tour transit trek trip
STRONG
biking commutation cruising drive expedition hop junket passage peregrination ramble riding seafaring swing touring trekking voyage voyaging walk wandering wanderlust wayfaring weekend
WEAK
globetrotting overnight
VERB
journey on a trip or tour
Synonyms
STRONGEST
carry cross cruise drive fly go migrate move proceed roam sail tour transmit trek vacation visit walk wander
STRONG
adventure cover explore hop jaunt jet junket motor progress ramble rove scour sightsee traverse voyage weekend wend
WEAK
cover ground get through go abroad go camping go into orbit go riding knock around make a journey make one's way overnight set forth set out take a boat take a plane take a train take a trip
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourage dissuade halt remain stay stop
STRONG
back up ignore

Example Sentences

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Delta said that travel demand remained strong in March, despite the airport chaos caused by the partial government shutdown and higher fares stemming from the Iran conflict.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Higher fuel costs driven by the war are upending the travel sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

In his downtime he would travel by horse and buggy across Pennsylvania and neighboring states with what he called his "exhibition": a new-fangled Edison phonograph, a magic lantern slide projector and later on, movies.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

"Being a musician, obviously, there was a lot of trepidation around how we might not be able to travel and get visas," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Despite Leah’s pleasure at their success, the frequent travel and public attention took its toll on her younger sisters.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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