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as in to steer
to operate or control the course of the hours of training that are required before a student pilot is allowed to navigate an airplane solo

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as in to sail
to travel on water in a vessel the months that were once required to navigate around South America in the days before the Panama Canal

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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 Fortune has unveiled a new hub, Fortune AIQ, dedicated to navigating AI’s real-world impact. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 17 June 2025 With advancements in technique, surgeons can safely navigate prior surgical planes and create exceptionally natural results. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 16 June 2025 But behind the soaring choruses and poetic lyrics was a band — and a frontman — navigating the dizzying highs and heavy costs of fame. Brent Lang, Variety, 16 June 2025 So is using this kind of technology getting increasingly difficult to navigate at a time when artificial intelligence grows more powerful by the day? Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for navigate
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  • At the same time, Wynwood Norte is seeing some of the fruits of the rezoning in the form of several low-scale, neighborhood-friendly workforce apartment buildings that are now under construction, said Miami attorney Steven Wernick, who helped steer that plan to approval.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
  • They’re embedded just enough to carry the weight—but not enough to steer the ship.
    Roomy Khan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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  • American Pilots Are Backing Israel’s Drone Defense, Netanyahu Says New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Upgrade Now Makes Sense Under the old system, a cruiser who sailed frequently over many years earned lifetime Diamond status based on nights at sea.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
  • Carnival will overhaul its loyalty program next year, measuring status largely based on purchases rather than days sailed – and giving guests new ways to earn and redeem benefits.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 19 June 2025
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  • While there have been hundreds of successful expeditions across the Mid-Atlantic, the North Atlantic is less frequently traversed by solo ocean rowers and teams.
    Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
  • Orlando Sentinel Florida’s House speaker stood up to DeSantis, and shifted the power dynamics Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida would normally be traversing the state this time of year, trumpeting his legislative accomplishments and the fellow Republican lawmakers who had fallen in line to achieve them.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2025
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  • As such, piloting an FPV drone is a completely different, entirely more challenging kettle of fish than piloting a standard camera drone.
    Sam Kieldsen, Wired News, 27 June 2025
  • To scale effectively, brands should pilot new experiences, partner with tech experts, and use feedback and analytics to optimize performance.
    Julio Cesar Gomez, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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  • Sherman, of Wilmer, Alabama, was boating in Bayou Sara near Saraland in Mobile County on June 15 along with her husband, 30-year-old Cody Sherman, and the couple's four children.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
  • Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
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  • Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
  • The east and west crossing streets along the parade route will be closed, as will 4th Ave N from Broad Street to Denny Way, starting at noon for parade staging.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 June 2025
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  • Safety Tips for Marinating Meat To keep marinated meat safe and prevent foodborne illness, follow these safety guidelines: Always refrigerate: Store marinating meat in the refrigerator.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
  • Together, the studies suggested that the extensive safety measures doctors followed weren't necessary for all patients.
    Liana Simstrom, NPR, 22 June 2025
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  • Right Now The indoor-outdoor design of the house allows residents to easily walk from the main living area to the covered patio and access the outdoor kitchen, alfresco dining area, or comfy lounges.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
  • The seven-game series is tied at 2-2, and the winner of this crucial matchup could determine who walks away with the coveted Larry O'Brien Trophy.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025

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“Navigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigate. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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