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as in expeditions
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 mistakes
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 jogs
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 falls
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 travels
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 fumbles
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 trips
Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Whether we’re headed to the gym, lounging at home, or planning your next trips, Lululemon is our go-to destination for a workout wardrobe that doubles as casual and travel wear.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Guides from Big Bear Adventures in Indian River or Sturgeon River Paddlesports in Wolverine offer trips down the crystal-clear Sturgeon River.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Then the Wild ran into penalty trouble, with back-to-back trips to the penalty box.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Janice Gott, founder of breast pump company Muu, often appears in photos and on trips with the ladies.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
The most popular Scout trips have been to offices off International Parkway in Lake Mary, Wal-Mart stores, supermarkets, SunRail stations and the Orlando-Sanford International Airport.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Used strategically, though, points and miles can unlock far more than a free domestic flight, from business-class seats on long-haul routes to the ability to book expensive trips without paying cash.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
McDaniel went 35-33 in four seasons with the Dolphins, including two trips to the playoffs.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Shoelaces are scanned to ensure that no player trips and breaks bones.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
Edmonton grabbed the momentum in the middle frame, helped in part by a pair of Ryan Hartman trips to the penalty box.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Dec. 2025
Ainsley, meanwhile, sticks her foot out and trips the other investigator, sending the inspectors both clattering to the ground.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
Belau is the founder of Girls’ Guide to the World, a tour company that arranges roughly 80 international group trips a year primarily for Americans as well as travelers from other English-speaking countries.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Avoid long or sharp swords, sticks or canes to prevent injury if a child trips and falls.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Nicholas trips over a bramble, falls to his hands and knees in the soaking grass.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Unlike overlapping or hook-and-eye designs that can get tricky, the zipper makes bathroom trips much easier—an incredibly practical feature.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
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Another three-point play by Bead, who finished with 20 points, left Bryant with a 70-61 lead, only to see Jonesboro score on two consecutive trips to get closer.
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Boat trips with the hotel’s fleet of luxury liners or a heli ride take you island-hopping to Hydra and Spetses.
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Roamwell also offers kits for weekenders, business trips, and expeditions, so you’re covered no matter the length of your journey.—
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Wanaka Mountain Guides leads multi-day expeditions to the bucket-list summits of Mount Cook (New Zealand’s highest peak at 12,217 feet) and Mount Aspiring (a respectable 9,950-feet).—
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In Slow Horses — an adaptation of author Mick Herron's award-winning Slough House series — Oldman, 67, portrays Jackson Lamb, the leader of a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents whose career-ending mistakes landed them an unwanted spot at Slough House.—
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This game was a defensive battle on both sides, as Hurts and Purdy had their fair share of mistakes, though the latter’s showed up in the box score.—
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According to the outlet, Nelson regularly does sit-ups, arm rolls, leg lifts and jogs in place to keep his physical health in order.—
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No fan cheers when their team’s punter jogs onto the field facing fourth and long.—
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So Nude pair falls neatly in line — proof that even in full-metal glamour, minimalism with an edge is having a very good year.—
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Sabrina Carpenter’s chart-topping Man’s Best Friend slips 5-6 on the latest Billboard 200 with 38,000 equivalent album units earned (down 8%), while Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving falls 6-7 (37,000, down 3%).—
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Early in each game week, Gopie pores through film of upcoming opponents and hops on a FaceTime with Bonitto to discuss his matchup’s tendencies from recent weeks.—
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After his breakfast of eggs, bacon, orange juice and potatoes, before home games, the running back hops in his Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe SUV and drives 15 minutes through Atlanta’s notorious traffic to the stadium.—
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On a sweltering July day, a steady stream of fans travels to the outskirts of Fort Worth to point iPhones across the highway at the TV greasy spoon frequented by oil industry fixer Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton).—
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Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid travels back up from the stomach into the esophagus (tube connecting the throat to the stomach).—
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The premise has the potential for slapstick silliness, as an incompetent Seoul family fumbles its way through opening a hunting lodge in the Korean countryside.—
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As Lester fumbles for his bird whistle in the fountain to activate the camera, he gets thrown back in this tussle with Tillman and is killed.—
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Their necks contorted slightly and smiles spread across their faces as the high-definition videos started and their journeys commenced.—
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To make these journeys manageable and enjoyable, visitors must rely on local travel platforms which understand (and solve) the logistical challenges.—
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“Trips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trips. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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