travels 1 of 2

verb

Definition of travelsnext
present tense third-person singular of travel
1
as in journeys
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 traverses
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 speeds
to proceed or move quickly that racehorse can definitely travel

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

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travels

2 of 2

noun

plural of travel
as in trip
a going from one place to another usually of some distance in all his travels he never met pleasanter people than he had in that village

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for travels
  1. trip
  2. follows
  3. runs
  4. journey
  5. crosses
  6. drives
  7. connects
  8. expedition
Noun
  • The couple also celebrated their 45th year anniversary with a trip to London and Paris in late November.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As for activities, two naturalist guides will lead groups of 10 each on hiking trips, snorkeling sessions, and kayaking excursions across the Galápagos, educating all on the diverse wildlife that thrives here, from the iconic blue-footed booby to marine iguanas.
    Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of trip
Verb
  • This follows a big year, 2023, that included $2-billion GDIT contract wins.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This decision follows years of advocacy by environmental groups alarmed by the butterfly's dwindling numbers, largely attributed to climate change and habitat loss.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of follows
Verb
  • The 2025 Sundance Film Festival runs from January 23 – February 2, 2025.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Despite predictions of doom and gloom and the odd technology issue on the website, there is no doubt that the website still runs well.
    Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of runs
Noun
  • It’s been a three-year journey trying to figure out what was going on with me and not getting answers.
    As told to Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2024
  • This journey starts with building a solid foundation of AI knowledge, fostering a culture of ethical AI use, and establishing governance frameworks that support both innovation and responsibility.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of journey
Verb
  • Bitcoin crosses $100,000 The price of bitcoin soared past the $100,000 benchmark for the first time ever on Thursday.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Any particle that crosses the event horizon inevitably falls toward the center of the black hole.
    Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of crosses
Verb
  • Here are the three ways people try to balance inconsistency in relationships, and what drives them, according to the study.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This data allows data scientists to analyze the effectiveness of features, pinpoint areas for improvement and understand what truly drives user engagement and satisfaction.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of drives
Verb
  • The annual Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest, which connects early-stage tech businesses with resources and a statewide business network, is accepting entries for its 2025 competition.
    Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This part connects the rocket’s two stages, enabling it to separate at high altitudes.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of connects
Noun
  • They’re joined on the expedition by Filip’s buddy and fellow director, Fredrik Wikingsson.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Buck chronicled his expeditions in 1930s films like Bring ’Em Back Alive, Wild Cargo, and Fang and Claw—purported documentaries that featured the pith-helmeted, somewhat pudgy, middle-aged hunter and collector as their dashing hero.
    Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of expedition
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