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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 company makes the digital signal processors that turn electrical signals into light pulses so that data can travel quickly through fiber optic cables.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

His past beats include music, culture, travel, business and U.K. politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Meanwhile, rival robotaxi operator Waymo on Wednesday announced it would offer autonomous rides to the general public in Miami and Orlando, Fla., and allow limited highway travel to Miami.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

A data breach at travel giant Booking.com is leading to a fresh wave of scams recently dubbed "reservation hijacks".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Along the way the coachman suggests we’d be wise to travel incognito.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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