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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
Since when can Carrie Bradshaw not navigate a restaurant?
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2025
Orange County students are returning to class this month as districts navigate an anxious back-to-school season shaped by immigration raids over the summer and the possibility that attendance drops could cut into school funding.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
After a season of suffering from vertigo and doing her best to navigate the prostate cancer diagnosis of her beloved husband Harry (Evan Handler), Charlotte was all but sidelined in And Just Like That's finale.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Research like a recent Deloitte study indicates a trend in leaders viewing organizational design and the reinvention of leadership roles as strategic levers for improved performance, underscoring the role of structure in navigating complexity and driving outcomes.
—Sheila Rohra, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2025
Orange County students are returning to class this month as districts navigate an anxious back-to-school season shaped by immigration raids over the summer and the possibility that attendance drops could cut into school funding.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
After a season of suffering from vertigo and doing her best to navigate the prostate cancer diagnosis of her beloved husband Harry (Evan Handler), Charlotte was all but sidelined in And Just Like That's finale.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Research like a recent Deloitte study indicates a trend in leaders viewing organizational design and the reinvention of leadership roles as strategic levers for improved performance, underscoring the role of structure in navigating complexity and driving outcomes.
—Sheila Rohra, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigate
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The former Spurs and Liverpool striker assumed the Hungarian club’s hotseat in January, having won the Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Tel Aviv last year and made a seamless transition, steering the Budapest club to their 36th – and seventh consecutive – league title.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Grid fins are lattice-style control surfaces that help steer rockets back down through the atmosphere toward their landing zones, helping to reduce the possible risk of damage or a crash.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The cruise was intended to sail in November from Miami to Mexico—until artists like Dispatch, Maggie Rose, Hirie, and Liz Vice pulled their performances.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Passengers sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas shouldn’t ever find themselves in a state of boredom while traveling aboard the world’s largest cruise ship.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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If not, grab a booth at MacLaren's and settle in as architect Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) traverses the streets, bars, and rooftop Halloween parties of New York in search of his one true love.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The fact that concrete is a much larger piece means the crack can traverse the entire pad.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Aug. 2025
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While able to fly autonomously, the Chaparral can also be piloted remotely when necessary to comply with government regulations.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The company had piloted the service in major cities across the U.S., including Phoenix, Orlando, and Kansas City.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Statewide, 13 boating fatalities involved a personal watercraft that year, and FWC issued nearly 500 violation citations for violating regulations.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Aug. 2025
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To see the best of Sarasota, boating is second-to-none.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Wolves came to Isle Royale about six decades ago by crossing a frozen Lake Superior in winter.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Rodrigo García writes and directs The Follies, which follows six women dealing with social and family pressures and whose paths unexpectedly cross on a rainy day in Mexico City.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
15 Aug. 2025
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The exhibit will feature 100 years of historic and Opry-related artifacts, including the following clothing and instruments: A wooden steamboat whistle used by the Opry's founder and longtime announcer, George D. Hay.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
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How to choose an internet service provider in Tucson, AZ Before choosing an internet service provider in Tucson, consider the following factors: Availability: Make sure the provider serves your address.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Karros singled twice, walked and made a fine leaping snag at third base.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Aug. 2025
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Anybody walking the convention floor will immediately be dispelled of the notion that events like GalaxyCon are only for teenaged boys and middle-aged men nostalgic for their own youth.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Navigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigate. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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