as in trips
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
an avid mountain climber, always on an expedition to some far-off corner of the world
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Schultz has conducted over 30 expeditions to study ants and fungi in their natural habitats and has also raised ant colonies in a lab.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
The hunting expeditions were unlicensed and ended up killing at least a dozen mountain lions, also known as cougars, a federal indictment said.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
The expeditions seek to go beyond supporting the economy by encouraging guests to not just witness but engage with the community.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Each player takes a turn playing one card and once both players have passed, the expeditions totals are compared against each other to see who, if anyone advanced toward the center.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
The hunting expeditions were unlicensed and ended up killing at least a dozen mountain lions, also known as cougars, a federal indictment said.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
The expeditions seek to go beyond supporting the economy by encouraging guests to not just witness but engage with the community.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Each player takes a turn playing one card and once both players have passed, the expeditions totals are compared against each other to see who, if anyone advanced toward the center.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Expeditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expeditions. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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