1
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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2
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 New layout options for navigating Safari, however, slowed me down. ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025 Over the past two years, leaders have navigated unprecedented uncertainty and complexity, managing this challenge at every turn, Brown said. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025 However, biologists like Indiana Department of Natural Resource’s Brant Fisher say the cavefish sense vibration and can navigate the dark and find food with their other senses. Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025 And that makes navigating the information coming out of the agency even more of a challenge for everyone on the outside. Keren Landman, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for navigate
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  • Other patrons saw us with cell phones — an immense luxury at the time — and steered clear of us.
    Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Putting structures in place keeps emotions from steering decisions off course.
    Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
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  • In 2025, Thorne’s Netflix miniseries Adolescence became a global juggernaut, sailing to the top of streaming charts and sparking international conversation.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Intriguing itineraries to places such as Asia and the South Pacific, where Ritz-Carlton has not previously sailed.
    Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • The book traverses the story of these relationships elegantly.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Designated a National Historic Landmark, this remarkable route spans more than 64 miles of unspoiled wilderness, traversing the majestic scenery of Colorado and New Mexico.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
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  • Frank Quirarte, piloting his new Yamaha WaveRunner, narrated a play-by-play for his Instagram live feed.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Nurabot is currently being piloted in Taichung Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan, on a ward that treats diseases associated with the lungs, face and neck, including lung cancer and asthma.
    Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Without that deal, the local boating company has had to scale back its service and move its dock farther down the Ohio River.
    Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Enjoy swimming, boating from the marina, fishing, numerous hiking trails and camping facilities.
    Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.
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  • The 25-year-old then jogged back to his limping competitor and the two put their arms around each other and crossed the finish line together.
    Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
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  • In the days following his killing, conservative activist Charlie Kirk has, in a sense, become all things to all people.
    Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The very chair that Kimmel occupies was made vacant by Maher’s ouster that also followed controversial comments.
    Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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  • Zambia also invented the walking safari.
    Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Law enforcement agents carrying machine guns and an officer with a police dog were among the few walking around.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Navigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigate. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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