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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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The doctors travel with the delegation and do what they can.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

In recent quarters, the travel industry has been the center of theories about a “k-shaped” recovery as many airlines and hoteliers have pointed to strength in their premium offerings even as budget sales have slowed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Now, as Jerome Powell’s tenure is almost up, the overall direction of travel for inflation is unclear and remains sticky above the Fed’s 2% target, Emanuel notes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Chief executive of the association for British travel agents Mark Tanzer said travellers should feel assured there are strong protections in place for them.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

I look at the base of the cat tree where Mom’s travel tote lays on its side.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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