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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
Union County is not alone in navigating mounting financial pressure as North Carolina school districts contend with uncertainty around state education funding, enrollment shifts and rising operational costs.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Rasmussen and Gausman are not ordinary hurlers, and should be able to navigate fairly well.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The series follows a group of friends in their 20s who are navigating adulthood, including some regulars whom Real Housewives fans will recognize.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The autonomous vehicle uses a 360-degree sensor suite and an AI system to safely navigate streets and avoid pedestrians.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Rasmussen and Gausman are not ordinary hurlers, and should be able to navigate fairly well.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The series follows a group of friends in their 20s who are navigating adulthood, including some regulars whom Real Housewives fans will recognize.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The autonomous vehicle uses a 360-degree sensor suite and an AI system to safely navigate streets and avoid pedestrians.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigate
Verb
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At the time, Bores could hardly be blamed for steering conversations to the other planks of his platform.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Squeri also led a pivotal shift in the way Amex made its decisions on where to steer investments and how to pay executives.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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When the Jules Verne Trophy was established in 1990, the target time for sailing non-stop around the world was 80 days, echoing the adventures of Phileas Fogg in Verne’s novel Around the World in 80 Days.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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The events of the Clearances catalyze the action in this novel, which begins with John, a Presbyterian minister, having accepted a commission to sail to a remote island and evict its last tenant.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
6 May 2026
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The wheels will provide excellent reliability and energy efficiency for traversing the Lunar surface, while the arms provide great dexterity to manipulate objects.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Again, his narration for the eight-part series, which used captivating cinematography and told dramatic stories of animals traversing the natural world, won an Emmy.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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The lake is great for boating, paddleboarding, and kayaking.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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The boating forecast in South Florida on Friday, May 8, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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As the final buzzer sounded, James sat stoically at the end of the bench with his arms crossed close to his chest.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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The next chance of showers and thunderstorms also arrives Tuesday afternoon as a cold front crosses the region.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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Mancera concluded the post by once again thanking those who had supported her following Kneeland’s death.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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So much so that Novell kept Canvot around the squad in the weeks and months that followed.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Cypress tied the score with two outs in the seventh when Jake De Laquil walked, stole second, went to third on a ground out and beat the tag at the plate on a ground ball with the infield in.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Lipman recommends lifting weights two to three times per week and walking daily, and Desai suggests prioritizing movement that easily fits into your life, like taking a walk with your baby in a carrier or doing a few push-ups between meetings.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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“Navigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigate. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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