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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 navigated
The room was packed and loud, but server Noel Thomas navigated the space with poise.
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Under Arnold, the Iraqis successfully navigated the long, travel intensive pathway through qualification in Asia, which culminated in defeating Bolivia 2-1 in an inter-confederation playoff hosted in Mexico in March.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 15 June 2026
The result is a five-man starting lineup that, together, navigated ups and downs, expectations and adversity, to become the kind of egoless, cohesive force this Knicks franchise hadn’t seen in five decades.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
So, yes, if the rebuild takes on the look of a long-term agenda, then selling high might need to be an avenue navigated.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The event was halted after an hour due to fears about her safety, which distressingly encapsulates a tension that the trans Mayan artist has navigated for years.
—Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
And there’s a lot of money (and tax) to be navigated.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Clayton navigated his way through a 14-month tenure in the Southern District of New York without clashing with the federal judges in the busiest court in the nation, unlike his counterparts in upstate New York and New Jersey.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Wade Meckler and Jo Adell keyed a five-run second inning with two-run doubles, and Walbert Ureña navigated heavy traffic through five shutout innings to lead the Angels to a 10-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Under Arnold, the Iraqis successfully navigated the long, travel intensive pathway through qualification in Asia, which culminated in defeating Bolivia 2-1 in an inter-confederation playoff hosted in Mexico in March.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 15 June 2026
The result is a five-man starting lineup that, together, navigated ups and downs, expectations and adversity, to become the kind of egoless, cohesive force this Knicks franchise hadn’t seen in five decades.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
So, yes, if the rebuild takes on the look of a long-term agenda, then selling high might need to be an avenue navigated.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The event was halted after an hour due to fears about her safety, which distressingly encapsulates a tension that the trans Mayan artist has navigated for years.
—Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
And there’s a lot of money (and tax) to be navigated.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Clayton navigated his way through a 14-month tenure in the Southern District of New York without clashing with the federal judges in the busiest court in the nation, unlike his counterparts in upstate New York and New Jersey.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Wade Meckler and Jo Adell keyed a five-run second inning with two-run doubles, and Walbert Ureña navigated heavy traffic through five shutout innings to lead the Angels to a 10-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigated
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According to authorities, Maddie steered the off-road vehicle to avoid a drainage ditch before the ATV plunged into the water.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The move formally concludes the multiyear sales process for Vox Media, which had been steered by CEO Jim Bankoff since 2009.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Banijay Iberia will bring its immersive experience ‘Luminiscence’ to Seville’s stunning Parish of San Jacinto, in its Triana district, home to famed flamenco dancers, bullfights and sailors who sailed to Spain’s New World in the Americas.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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His throw sailed over second base and all the way to the backstop, allowing Steer to move to third.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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Volunteers and paid canvassers have traversed neighborhoods on foot to talk to local businesses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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These cells already had complex interiors, with internal protein trackways traversed by motor proteins that move cargo within the cell.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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As of March it was being piloted by 12 states, with adoption expected at the NAIC's autumn meeting.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The second helicopter was piloted by Charles Marsillac, who was the sole person on board.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Kansas City has not had its own municipal jail since 2009, meaning criminals who break city laws are held in police patrol stations, or ferried out to Missouri jails in Johnson County or Vernon County, both more than 50 miles away.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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These booms—as well as a massive price tag—prompted the 2003 retirement of the only supersonic passenger plane, the Concorde, which ferried passengers starting in 1976.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
6 June 2026
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The Dream followed with a 113-96 win over the Fever at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, a game in which Clark again led Indiana with 26 points.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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What are considered normal testosterone levels in men can range widely, from around 300 to more than 800 nanograms per deciliter, but even that depends on which guidelines are followed or which lab tests were conducted, Brahmbhatt said.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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At least 12 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, including 5 tankers and 7 cargo ships, data from Marine Traffic showed.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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No new ground was broken in the design process here, but a lot of familiar territory that creates good lines and a nice silhouette was crossed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
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China walked a careful diplomatic line during the conflict.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Nick Kurtz walked with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th to force home the winning run.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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“Navigated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigated. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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