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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
Warren uses his music as an outlet, writing songs about falling in love with his wife, Kouvr Annon, moving far from home and the guilt that comes with it, enduring bullying and navigating his adolescence after his mother kicked him out at 17.
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Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
From wandering rare palm forests to navigating ancient waterways and spotting hundreds of migrating bird species, outdoor enthusiasts have much to explore.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
As fear and prejudice take hold, Lidia and her family must navigate the growing hysteria surrounding queerness, disease and desire in a deeply patriarchal society.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Specifically the perimenopausal timeframe can be very confusing both to a clinician and a patient in the sense that there are a lot of symptoms that are hard to navigate and understand.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 Oct. 2025
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Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
From wandering rare palm forests to navigating ancient waterways and spotting hundreds of migrating bird species, outdoor enthusiasts have much to explore.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
As fear and prejudice take hold, Lidia and her family must navigate the growing hysteria surrounding queerness, disease and desire in a deeply patriarchal society.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Specifically the perimenopausal timeframe can be very confusing both to a clinician and a patient in the sense that there are a lot of symptoms that are hard to navigate and understand.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigate
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Neuroscience also reveals how collective memory and leadership dynamics can steer a society toward increasing aggression or maintaining peace.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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In the meantime, the words and actions of the administration have steered the Department of Homeland Security sharply away from its stated core values.—
Keith Wilson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Balloons in red and white dotted the sky, as the yachts with flags in the same colors sailed by.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The article reported that last year, CNS , a Type 052C destroyer, sailed in an area of the ocean it had not previously operated in after completing intensive combat readiness training in the South Pacific and was preparing to return to its home port in China.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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The team traversed steep and uneven ground, overcame vertical drops of up to 60 feet (20 meters) using rope techniques and transformed a small underground site into a temporary base.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Several states along the East Coast have been issued warnings by the National Weather Service (NWS), after a nor’easter traversed the eastern seaboard this weekend bringing with it the threat of strong wind and heavy rain.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The helicopter was piloted by Eric Nixon, who is described as an aviation influencer known for doing daring maneuvers.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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But earlier this year, the government fast-tracked its self-driving goals to let companies pilot their taxi- and bus-like services by spring 2026.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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Family members said Maggie was generous, loved hosting friends and family at her home, and loved spending time boating with her sons.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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The brothers both frequently post about hanging out with each other on social media, including going boating and playing golf together.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Migrants attempt to cross the Mediterranean from North Africa and try to enter Europe to claim asylum along the Italian coast.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Gavin Sawchuk may or may not have crossed the goal line on a shovel pass.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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In his candid remarks on earnings calls, Karp doesn’t always follow advice for talking points.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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All crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan were shut on Sunday following ongoing clashes.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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No matter what had happened over the first two quarters of a game, Turner would watch Simons walk up to Damian Lillard’s locker and receive a breakdown of the action.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Lila Moss Kate Moss' daughter, Lila Moss, walked the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in a gray long-sleeve jumpsuit which read pink across the chest.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Navigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigate. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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