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as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
it will take some effort to navigate that stretch of hills, but we can do it
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Recent Examples of navigate
Not a breakthrough technology, perhaps, but a smart move from a man who’s navigated the realities of real estate his whole career.
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
In 2012, Dunham skyrocketed to fame with the creation of Girls, her show about four young millennials messily navigating life in Brooklyn.
—Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
New pipelines require tens of billions of dollars in capital, years of construction, and must navigate difficult terrain and security concerns.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Then, the district also wanted to make sure students had the knowledge and skills to navigate the internet safely and responsible.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
In 2012, Dunham skyrocketed to fame with the creation of Girls, her show about four young millennials messily navigating life in Brooklyn.
—Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
New pipelines require tens of billions of dollars in capital, years of construction, and must navigate difficult terrain and security concerns.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Then, the district also wanted to make sure students had the knowledge and skills to navigate the internet safely and responsible.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigate
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Smooth push and pull design so it can be steered like a stroller or pulled like a wagon depending on the situation.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Brown’s priority after taking the job left by Thibodeau’s sudden departure following the Eastern Conference Finals was to steer the ship in the right direction, towards the style of play capable of lifting the Knicks to an NBA Finals appearance for the first time since 1999.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In an interview with CBS News, Aylesworth described her mother as an experienced swimmer who has been sailing for more than 10 years.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Two innings later, Lopez’s first pitch to Soler was a 97 mph fastball that sailed past his head.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
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Hale traverses mountain trails, excavates court records, and reflects on his family’s roots in the region to examine the unexpected connections between the two events.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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At least two vessels that have traversed the strait have paid Iran fees in Chinese yuan to guarantee safe passage, analysts from Lloyd's List Intelligence said in a recent report.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Rivera died at age 33 in an accidental drowning incident while boating with her son in July 2020.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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To enjoy the park above the sea, try boating or kayaking among the mangroves, which protect the region’s manatees.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Police said the woman was crossing against the light when she was hit by a teenage driver.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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That’s probably why class-crossed lovers make such fertile ground for fiction—look at Heathcliff and Cathy, or poor Scudder and Maurice.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Gable was granted three weeks of maternity leave, followed by three weeks of remote work, but was then instructed to return to working in close proximity to Dantzer.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Relations between China and Russia have deepened in recent years, particularly following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Denzel Clarke hit a two-out double in the third against MacKenzie Gore (2-1), who walked consecutive batters before Wilson’s single.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The other man attempted to walk around the victim to get in the elevator when the victim nudged him with his laundry basket.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Navigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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