as in to travel
to take a trip especially of some distance
tourists pilgrimaging to all of the traditional destinations across Europe
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Recent Examples of pilgrimage
Ayat Al-Tawy, ABC News, 20 June 2024
In recent days hundreds of people from different countries have died in punishing conditions for the hajj pilgrimage in the Saudi Arabian city, where temperatures have at times exceeded 124 degrees.
—Ahmed Mohamed Hassan and Farah Saafan, USA TODAY, 20 June 2024
Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
Walk The Quieter Camino De Levante The Camino de Levante pilgrimage route through the region of Murcia is perfect for travelers looking to for an alternative pilgrimage route through Spain.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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The Egyptian fatalities are part of at least 1,000 deaths reported from this year’s hajj pilgrimage from different countries due to extreme heat as temperatures soared past 51 degrees Celsius (123.8 degrees Fahrenheit).
—Ayat Al-Tawy, ABC News, 20 June 2024
In recent days hundreds of people from different countries have died in punishing conditions for the hajj pilgrimage in the Saudi Arabian city, where temperatures have at times exceeded 124 degrees.
—Ahmed Mohamed Hassan and Farah Saafan, USA TODAY, 20 June 2024
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See the spectacle, then warm up among the bodies and the flaming food stalls at San Miguel Market or make an indulgent pilgrimage to Chocolatería de San Ginés, which has been serving thick hot chocolate and crispy churros for 130 years.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
Walk The Quieter Camino De Levante The Camino de Levante pilgrimage route through the region of Murcia is perfect for travelers looking to for an alternative pilgrimage route through Spain.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pilgrimage
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Police said the man was crossing Rose Street and was struck by a vehicle driven by a 79-year-old Berkeley woman woman that was traveling eastbound on Rose Street.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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All trucks that travel California roads must be fully transitioned to clean technology by 2045.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Catch up on Joan's journey:What time is 'Golden Bachelorette' on?Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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After an eight-day journey, the lander, referred to as the IM-1, Nova-C or Odysseus, completed its mission.Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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More adventurous guests can trek through Ios's incredible and untouched landscapes.Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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But, after briefly retreating to the clubhouse in the wake of his four-run clunker, the midseason trade acquisition trekked back to the dugout.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Air Force commit Mikhail Benner hauled in three touchdown passes from Darien Jackson to help give the Eagles a 35-0 halftime lead that was more than enough to clinch the program’s third straight trip to the 4A quarterfinals.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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The Colosseum trip is also connected to an Airbnb project intended to revitalize heritage tourism in Europe.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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In September, the Hayward, Calif., resident toured Spain with a company that specializes in scouting trips for Americans looking to move abroad.Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The film has already toured the festival circuit, making stops at the Houston Asian American Pacific Islander (HAAPI) Film Festival and the Asian Film Festival Barcelona among others.Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The contrast is powerful, drawing attention to the chimerical nature of her quest.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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There could also be outgoing U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, D-Irvine, who was defeated last spring in her quest for the U.S. Senate.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Modes of reaching the destination are expanding as Aurora Expeditions joins small-ship pioneers Heritage Expeditions in voyaging to these under-the-radar islands, on its new, state-of-the-art small expedition ship, the Douglas Mawson, from late 2025.Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2024
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Attendees learned some pointers to help them in that particularly pesky endeavor, while Zoeller regaled them with tales of his whiskey voyages across the seven seas.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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George’s odyssey brings him into the orbit of a kind night watchman, Ife (Benjamin Clémentine), responsible for making sure London’s citizens have turned out their lights after dark.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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It’s regarded as a landmark in his musical odyssey and a source of inspiration for a generation of artists and musicians.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Pilgrimage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgrimage. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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