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noun

Definition of tripnext
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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trip

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verb

ˈtrip How to pronounce trip (audio)
1
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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2
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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3
as in to hop
to move with a light springing step dancers tripping lightly across the stage

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4
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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5
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
Noun
The Panthers have had more time to recover and prepare, while New Mexico State must quickly turn its attention to FIU and make the trip to South Florida just days after its win over Western Kentucky. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 The corridor records almost 100,000 trips each day, according to 2025 MoDOT data. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
Allen is also remembered for tripping opponents three times in a calendar year, all of them caught on tape. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026 Curbless showers remove a tripping hazard while creating a clean, spa-like look. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trip
  1. expedition
  2. mistake
  3. jog
  4. fall
  5. hop
  6. travel
  7. stumble
  8. journey
Noun
  • The avalanche occurred at a base camp on Himlung Himal in Nepal, when the workers were preparing for climbers to arrive for an expedition, Reuters reported, citing Tul Singh Gurung, president of Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA).
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The expedition also established a coring system designed to meet standards set by the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP).
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of expedition
Noun
  • But elevating the whims of progressive activists and government bureaucrats above the wisdom of the marketplace has proven a costly mistake and undermined consumer choice.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Guys will make a mistake that will lead to busted assignments, penalties, big plays for the opponents, if not a touchdown.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of mistake
Verb
  • After a fourth-and-1 stop by the defense, quarterback Bryce Young and the Panthers offense jogged back onto the field with one minute left in the contest on their own 17 yard-line.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026
  • More energetic outdoor activities include swimming in the saltwater pool, walking or jogging on the Deck 15 track, paddle tennis, golf cages, and a mini-golf course.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
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  • On the price front, China's residential prices have already fallen by 22% since a 2021 peak, compared with a 67% drop in Japan's after a far greater run-up in prices, the S&P report said.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Insider buying fell 18% to 1,290 buyers, down from 1,580 in the second quarter.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of fall
Verb
  • Consisting of eight sessions of several 15-minute talks held across two time slots, these were designed so that audience members could hop around at will.
    — Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Everyone else just had to hop on the train or a domestic flight, but Alex is in Australia … trying to survive in this economy.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of hop
Verb
  • Critics note the change would mean the sun rises an hour later on winter mornings, leaving more children traveling to school and commuters, construction workers, farmers and others heading to work before daylight.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Passengers traveling from Manhattan can also connect to the BLADEone aircraft at Westchester County Airport by helicopter, with BLADE advertising the helicopter transfer at approximately 12 minutes.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of travel
Verb
  • Almost sounds silly now, with the way the team has stumbled and bumbled its way through the first four games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Of the seven clubs that had 14 or more players from their organizations appear in the WBC, several stumbled early and only the Phillies and Brewers made the postseason.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of stumble
Noun
  • Williamson, who, like Berlanti, lost his mom to lung cancer, also fought back tears while remembering Van Der Beek’s journey on Dawson’s Creek, a series inspired by Williamson’s own coming-of-age.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026
  • What was your journey toward opening the PlumpJack wine shop in 1992?
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of journey

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“Trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trip. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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