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
Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 27 June 2024
Hajj heat wave More than 1,300 people died on this year’s Hajj pilgrimage with numerous cases due to heat stress as temperatures exceeded 125 degrees Fahrenheit in Saudi Arabia.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 24 June 2024
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
The political pilgrimage of tech CEOs to secure facetime with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida continued as the CEO to TikTok visited the members-only club on Monday.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The church and the city's religious significance once made Bethlehem a thriving tourist and pilgrimage destination for Christians from around the world.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 27 June 2024
Hajj heat wave More than 1,300 people died on this year’s Hajj pilgrimage with numerous cases due to heat stress as temperatures exceeded 125 degrees Fahrenheit in Saudi Arabia.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 24 June 2024
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As a consequence, for any scotch enthusiast, a journey here is somewhat of a pilgrimage.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
The political pilgrimage of tech CEOs to secure facetime with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida continued as the CEO to TikTok visited the members-only club on Monday.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pilgrimage
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These people are traveling the world, getting paid to walk and talk in amazing locations.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The 18 seniors from last year who are traveling on Rhule’s dime will carry the flag, metaphorically, for all of the former Huskers who missed an opportunity to attend a bowl game from 2017 through 2023.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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It’s been a three-year journey trying to figure out what was going on with me and not getting answers.As told to Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2024
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This journey starts with building a solid foundation of AI knowledge, fostering a culture of ethical AI use, and establishing governance frameworks that support both innovation and responsibility.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Since Election Day, world leaders have trekked to Mar-a-Lago to meet with Trump, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
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As the pandemic battered the region, hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, leaving directly from their country or from neighboring ones, trekked north through Panama’s Darién Gap, where Haitians and Ecuadoreans were also fleeing their countries’ gangs.Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Saints have their parkas packed for what's sure to be a chilly trip to Lambeau Field tonight.Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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Giving family members an opportunity to enjoy the cruise at their own pace can go a long way to creating a trip filled with wonderful memories, Denison says.Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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He’s still cherished enough to be touring arenas at 82, embraced by generation after generation as both a genius in his own right and as one-half of the most successful writing partnership that rock ‘n’ roll will ever know with the late John Lennon.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Its ability to tour the country is a success, regardless of its financial returns.Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Fortunately for Boston, the Astros' latest addition could pave the way for Bregman to join the Red Sox in their quest to win a 10th World Series title in 2025.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The two become as close as brothers and go on a quest that pits them against the villainous white lion Kiros (Mads Mikkelsen) but also tests their bonds of friendship.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Book now with Aqua Expeditions Amazon River voyages with Seabourn Journeying through the Boca dos Botos portion of the Amazon River in Brazil, Seabourn's expedition team will immerse you in the region's one-of-a-kind ecosystem.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Dec. 2024
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This authentic replica of an ancient Polynesian double-hulled voyaging canoe was built in the 1970s and has since voyaged thousands of nautical miles.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
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Following building and loan manager George Bailey on an odyssey of rediscovery, the film continues to hold a place in the hearts of multiple generations with its message of value and appreciation for the everyman in America just trying to help his fellow neighbor get by.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Early into said odyssey, the accidentally adventurous foursome cross paths with Jod Na Nawood, an enigmatic character played by Jude Law.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Pilgrimage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgrimage. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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