trips 1 of 2

plural of trip

trips

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verb

present tense third-person singular of trip
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as in hops
to move with a light springing step dancers tripping lightly across the stage

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trips
Noun
  • The recent expeditions to previously unexplored areas, led by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, have added over 300.
    Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Previous expeditions had already mapped the ancient city completely.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Despite spending more per person on healthcare than any other nation, the average life expectancy of American adults falls below that of 56 countries on six continents.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Black Friday—the day after Thanksgiving—falls on November 29 this year.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Macy’s did not identify the individual responsible for the errors.
    David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, there is a fundamental challenge in quantum computing space as an increasing number of errors arise as the system grows in complexity with a higher number of qubits.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
  • Iran’s footprint fades into near-irrelevance, and Russia’s once-firm hand slips into strategic ambiguity.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Posen slips a pincushion onto his forearm.
    Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Girardeau also works as a deckhand for Newport Coastal Adventure, which offers ocean tours and sightseeing excursions.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Typically, excursions are available for all ports but described vaguely to conceal the destination.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Two shower suites are also available to freshen before or between flights.
    Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Tickets for the new Tokyo flights go on sale Tuesday, while fares for the latter route go on sale in early 2025.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Trips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trips. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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