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as in expedition
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
I'd like to book a trip to Greece with your travel agency
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as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
even a small trip in the bomb-making calculations could lead to disaster
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as in to jog
to go at a pace faster than a walk
went tripping up the steps of city hall in their eagerness to get married
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as in to fall
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
tripped over a chair and landed on her face
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as in to travel
to take a trip especially of some distance
while he was growing up, the family tripped to New England every summer
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as in to stumble
to make a mistake
the press has had it in for the new governor, and they are just waiting for her to trip
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Recent Examples of trip
Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
The Buckeyes move on to take on No. 1 seed Oregon in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day, an all-Big Ten showdown with a trip to the Cotton Bowl semifinal on the line.
—David Ubben, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
The movie’s protagonist, Frida (Naomi Ackie), is a broke cater waiter and nail artist who sneaks into the VIP section of an event she’s been working, only to trip on her heels and fall flat on her face.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The Nittany Lions have won seven NCAA titles and made 13 trips to the Final Four.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
The Buckeyes move on to take on No. 1 seed Oregon in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day, an all-Big Ten showdown with a trip to the Cotton Bowl semifinal on the line.
—David Ubben, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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After a scoreless first period, Jon Merrill was tripped by Farmington, Minn., product Drew Helleson behind the Ducks net, and the Kaprizov-to-Rossi connection clicked on the game’s first power play, with Rossi shelving a long cross-ice pass into the upper corner.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
The movie’s protagonist, Frida (Naomi Ackie), is a broke cater waiter and nail artist who sneaks into the VIP section of an event she’s been working, only to trip on her heels and fall flat on her face.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trip
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For more information on the expedition and FoS visit the Space2Sea Antarctica expedition site, and the FUTURE of SPACE initiative.Gabe Castro-Root, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Many aspects of the Coronado expedition remain a mystery to historians.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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The AfD’s election manifesto for the upcoming federal election calls partial cannabis legalization a mistake that must be reversed.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Up to now, that has looked like a mistake, particularly given Eze, who was with Olise in his box, has struggled for form and, at times, fitness this season.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Smith was evaluated on the sideline and in the locker room and eventually jogged back onto the sideline late in the third quarter but was unable to return and watched the rest of the game with a wrap on his right knee.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Take your pick of the products, and any fashionista who jogs (or does any other activity, for that matter) is sure to swoon.Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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The proposal comes as Nissan is urgently cutting costs, having fallen behind in the global EV race, while both companies are struggling in the bruising Chinese automotive market.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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During the dot-com boom, many bearish voices on Wall Street fell silent, and some left their jobs, as their firms sought to profit from the boom by promoting or investing in Internet and tech stocks.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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With this pass, travelers can hop onto any ship, at anytime, from anywhere — for an entire calendar year.Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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Those lobster shacks and boardwalk restaurants keep lobster harvesters hopping.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
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These people are traveling the world, getting paid to walk and talk in amazing locations.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The 18 seniors from last year who are traveling on Rhule’s dime will carry the flag, metaphorically, for all of the former Huskers who missed an opportunity to attend a bowl game from 2017 through 2023.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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While overzealous forecasting tells part of the digital health story this year, there were some notable stumbles at particular companies.Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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The inquiry into their use came during a 2023 dispute between the city and the Crane Boulevard Safety Coalition, which stumbled on the disappearing messages after the city approved the construction of a home in Mount Washington.Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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“Trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trip. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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