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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
The justices revealed their own difficulties navigating how much phones do now.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The conversation will unpack public figures, navigating legacy and revealing the human story behind the headlines.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Jaylen White is navigating a similar path.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
This all points to a broader lesson for brands navigating today’s market.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The conversation will unpack public figures, navigating legacy and revealing the human story behind the headlines.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Jaylen White is navigating a similar path.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
This all points to a broader lesson for brands navigating today’s market.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigate
Verb
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Their system can lift and steer objects in multiple directions with no physical contact.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Avoid washing dishes, showering, or bathing, and steer clear of washers and dryers, as they are linked to both plumbing and electrical systems and can provide a path for electricity through the dryer vent.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Euphoria later resumed sailing toward the Gulf of Oman, according to Lloyd’s List.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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When that happens — and only when that happens — Tillis will be on board and Warsh will sail through his committee and Senate floor votes, given the GOP majority in the chamber.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Based on its category classification, the robot knows its physical limits, which prevents it from crashing and dynamically redirects the movement to safely slide or traverse along the edge of the singularity boundary.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
26 Apr. 2026
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Several of Scotland’s Great Trails—including the West Highland Way and Great Trossachs Path—pass through the park, traversing some of the country’s highest mountains and most awe-inspiring terrain.—
Andrea Bussell,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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The boating forecast in South Florida on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Much of the area is open to boating, hiking and fishing.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The numbers also highlight how Safonov is making cross claims or sweeping outside his box more than twice the rate Chevalier is, although the Frenchman is more adept with his feet, playing more passes, completing a higher rate.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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But in a bleak youth job market, there’s a growing recognition that crossing the graduation stage is not always enough to put young people on a path to gainful employment.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Joey Garrison The White House plans to serve King Charles, Queen Camilla and other guests dover sole meunière ‒ a premium French fish dish ‒ as the main course of Tuesday's royal state dinner followed by a chocolate gâteau shaped like a beehive for dessert.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set one clear boundary around your time today and follow it so your work stays consistent and controlled.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Vander Luitgaren walked and Ryan Johnson then forced a 2-2 tie with an RBI single.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Guy struck out eight and walked.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Navigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigate. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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