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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
Atle Lie McGrath from Norway most successfully navigated the treacherous course, posting the fastest Run 1 time out of the massive 96-racer field.
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Isabel Yip, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Signs have been posted and cast members have been assigned to help guests navigate the route, according to Disneyland officials.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Legitimate tax relief companies help taxpayers navigate existing IRS options like payment plans and offers in compromise.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Nigeria, like many countries today, is navigating pressures that are regional, global, and generational all at once.
—Yusuf Tuggar, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Isabel Yip, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Signs have been posted and cast members have been assigned to help guests navigate the route, according to Disneyland officials.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Legitimate tax relief companies help taxpayers navigate existing IRS options like payment plans and offers in compromise.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Nigeria, like many countries today, is navigating pressures that are regional, global, and generational all at once.
—Yusuf Tuggar, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigate
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The willful Sun enters your 8th House of Shared Resources and Intimacy, steering you to manage commitments and share power with integrity.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is a nearly magical technology that steers the car through city streets like a robotic chauffeur.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The fleet comprises aging vessels and tankers owned by nontransparent entities with addresses in non-sanctioning countries, and sailing under flags from such countries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s a superb jazz festival in mid-June too; so while the town may be a favorite with yacht owners sailing here from Nice, Calvi itself remains humble, curious and just about the finest place in France to settle in for the day with a glass of local Muscat and a view of mountain and ocean.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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As Mesidor traverses the field at Bommarito Performance Systems in Aventura, there’s a part of him that wants to be alongside everyone else who does wind sprints in preparation for their 40s.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Wake up to another day traversing the large island or just enjoying your campsite by the beach.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Abaco islands, meanwhile, are known for their charming towns and many fishing, sailing, and boating opportunities.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Currently, two island communities north of Miami Beach are trying to tamp down the noise offshore from a boating party that drifted their way after the dredging of the nearby Haulover Sandbar several years ago.—
Douglas Hanks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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His brilliant wide play and cross into the box that set up Hugo Ekitike for the away side’s first real sight of goal on 89 minutes was almost defining.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The process of pruning involves removing dead, diseased, damaged, or crossing branches that can attract pests and be an entryway for diseases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Aaron Zettler-Mann, executive director of South Yuba River Citizens League, explained that flows on the lower Yuba River briefly fell following the rupture, stranding young salmon in the rocks along the shore.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Mutschler led the Hawks with 21, followed by Sebastian Brown with 11 and Samuel Light with 10, including making three from beyond the arc.—
Zach McMahon,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Getting down to the beach also requires walking off-piste.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Navigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigate. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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