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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
Smooth-rolling wheels and a sturdy handle make navigating crowded terminals and narrow ship corridors far less of a workout.
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Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
The news came after a source told PEOPLE in April that the pair were actively trying to navigate relationship struggles together following the birth of their daughter.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Its Iguana space telescope, with a 200 mm aperture, allows operators to perform space domain awareness and astronomical observations and navigate for rendezvous and proximity operations.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
For companies navigating volatile markets and economic uncertainty, the lesson is paramount.
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Melissa Dawn Simkins,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for navigate
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
The news came after a source told PEOPLE in April that the pair were actively trying to navigate relationship struggles together following the birth of their daughter.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Its Iguana space telescope, with a 200 mm aperture, allows operators to perform space domain awareness and astronomical observations and navigate for rendezvous and proximity operations.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
For companies navigating volatile markets and economic uncertainty, the lesson is paramount.
—
Melissa Dawn Simkins,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for navigate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigate
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The jet stream is a highway of air at high altitudes which steers weather systems.
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This spring, Russert received a call from leadership at MS NOW, steered by former CNN executive Rebecca Kutler.
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Earlier this month three vessels from the China’s Maritime Safety Agency (MSA) a civilian law enforcement organization sailed through the Bashi Channel between the Philippines and Taiwan to begin law enforcement and mapping activities in waters east of Taiwan.
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But Bukayo Saka sailed his header over the net.
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Whereas the sights and sounds of South End lean toward bar crowds and joggers traversing the Rail Trail, SouthPark is more about catching a whiff of Le Labo and seeing couples settle in at a corner table with glasses of Cabernet and small plates.
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Like Orton’s prior work, The Ground Above traverses some tricky emotional terrain.
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As a result, the department is urging the public to review water and boating safety guidance.
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Lily had an active life of golfing, skiing, and boating with her family.
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After Florian Wirtz crossed in from the left side of the pitch, Kai Havertz got just enough of his head on the ball to flick it into the far side of the goal.
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Vic examines the game’s boundaries and repeatedly crosses them, while mostly failing to keep a straight face.
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The shooter, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, died at a hospital following an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents.
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Members who have followed our coverage of Linde may recognize a similar dynamic, as the company also utilizes contractual energy cost pass-through clauses.
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Johnson allowed one walk with career highs of eight strikeouts and six innings, while throwing 90 pitches.
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Manny Machado hit a first pitch, walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning, sending the Padres to a 7-6 win and the Braves to their ninth loss in the last 12 games.
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“Navigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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