1
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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2
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
Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Break it up into shorter, more manageable stints that form building blocks for a longer trip.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
Dan Hayes, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Take your time and go slowly to avoid tripping or things falling on you.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Does this help Kyle Schwarber's trip to free agency?
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Break it up into shorter, more manageable stints that form building blocks for a longer trip.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
Verb
Immediately after Plouffe stood for an unplayable foul ball, a video of another uncatchable pop-up from the past aired, one that resulted in the former third baseman tripping over the bullpen mound and falling at the Oakland Coliseum.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Take your time and go slowly to avoid tripping or things falling on you.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trip
Noun
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One is this nine-day expedition with Astro Trails from July 27 to Aug. 4, 2027, which will witness the total solar eclipse in the remote Siwa Oasis.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 July 2025
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This novel based on a true story centers on an orphaned girl, who is taken on a French expedition by her new guardian — where she’s later abandoned and forced to fight for her survival.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Skull emoji: This emoji is often used to mock someone's mistake or appearance.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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But when mistakes are punished or hidden, innovation stops in its tracks.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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The Patriots throttled down with a pre-planned walkthrough Friday, where players took the field for 75 minutes under a blazing sun and jogged through a variety of drills over their third training camp practice.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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Vigorous physical exercise includes running, jogging or going to a fitness class, according to HHS.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Verb
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In my view, providers that fail to modernize risk falling behind.—
Matt Watson,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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National Ice Cream Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of July, which falls on July 20 this year.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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If the actual burn pattern is in patches, hopping between tree stands while leaving other clusters untouched, that would better facilitate wildlife's return.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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Great for exploring city streets or hopping between museums, this one brings polish to any travel itinerary.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Whether traveling solo or as a couple, a private soak is one of the more unique activities in Bryson City.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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Amass, 18, broke into the first team at the end of last season but stayed in Manchester instead of travelling to Stockholm for United’s friendly against Leeds and will also miss the U.S. tour as talks progress on his next move.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Symptoms include shivering, memory loss, stumbling, confusion and sleepiness.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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But the Mets’ rotation stumbled in the second half of June and into the All-Star break.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
Noun
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That journey, built step by step, gives him a deep understanding of what franchisees face every day.—
Gary Occhiogrosso,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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What followed was a journey of determination documented in a TikTok video, culminating in a community spirit that fulfilled a little boy's dream.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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“Trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trip. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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