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Q: How does the noun 'expedition' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of expedition are dispatch , haste , hurry , and speed . While all these words mean "quickness in movement or action," expedition and dispatch both imply speed and efficiency in handling affairs but expedition stresses ease or efficiency of performance and dispatch stresses promptness in concluding matters. // the case came to trial with expedition // paid bills with dispatch

Q: When might 'haste' be a better fit than 'expedition'?

While the synonyms haste and expedition are close in meaning, haste applies to personal action and implies urgency and precipitancy and often rashness. // marry in haste

Q: When can 'hurry' be used instead of 'expedition'?

Although the words hurry and expedition have much in common, hurry often has a strong suggestion of agitated bustle or confusion. // in the hurry of departure she forgot her toothbrush

Q: When could 'speed' be used to replace 'expedition'?

In some situations, the words speed and expedition are roughly equivalent. However, speed suggests swift efficiency in movement or action. // exercises to increase your reading speed

expedition

noun

ˌek-spə-ˈdi-shən

Definition of expedition

as in trip

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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How does the noun expedition contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of expedition are dispatch, haste, hurry, and speed. While all these words mean "quickness in movement or action," expedition and dispatch both imply speed and efficiency in handling affairs but expedition stresses ease or efficiency of performance and dispatch stresses promptness in concluding matters.

the case came to trial with expedition

paid bills with dispatch

When might haste be a better fit than expedition?

While the synonyms haste and expedition are close in meaning, haste applies to personal action and implies urgency and precipitancy and often rashness.

marry in haste

When can hurry be used instead of expedition?

Although the words hurry and expedition have much in common, hurry often has a strong suggestion of agitated bustle or confusion.

in the hurry of departure she forgot her toothbrush

When could speed be used to replace expedition?

In some situations, the words speed and expedition are roughly equivalent. However, speed suggests swift efficiency in movement or action.

exercises to increase your reading speed

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Recent Examples of expedition The memo also supports NASA’s ongoing work on commercial transportation to and from the Moon, and directs the agency to support future commercial robotic and human expeditions to Mars. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026 Unfortunately, the start of World War I just 20 days before the eclipse foiled the expedition. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Kontras’ next trip into the area was his interrupted stand-building expedition during the bow season. — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 These include a Charleston crabbing expedition and culinary experience hosted by a T+L editor and a college football tailgate hosted by Southern Living Editor in Chief Sid Evans. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expedition

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Then on August 10, a large container ship paid a staggering $4 million to fast-track its trip — leaving others, either unwilling or unable to shell out that kind of sum, in maritime limbo.

— Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
The situation escalated during a July 2022 mission trip when the accuser confided in a student pastor.

— John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of trip

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For Greska, however, the slower pace is what sets the journey apart.

— Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
Led by Sreeti Mukerji and shaped by the creative vision of Alia and Shaheen Bhatt, ‘Don’t Be Shy’ is a joyful, heartfelt celebration of friendship, love, and the beautifully messy journey of growing up.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of journey

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Amenities and experiences Guests head out on game drives, nature walks, and morning excursions with Herero and Himba communities, returning back to cocktails next to the pool in the main lounge area.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Unable to raise the $750,000 for his bail, his excursions are limited to trial dates.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of excursion

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