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as in sails
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 traverses
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 navigates
Through universal intelligent manipulation, the robot autonomously plans grasps, adjusts force in real time, and navigates obstacles using seamless hand–eye coordination.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
The narrative centers on Agnes Hathaway, a healer who marries Latin tutor William Shakespeare in 1582 Warwickshire, and explores how the couple navigates the devastating loss of their 11-year-old son Hamnet to the plague.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
The drama over how the conservative movement navigates antisemitism overshadowed the conservative Turning Point USA AmericaFest event last month.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2026
Five key questions will matter as the world’s second-largest economy navigates a fast-changing global economy.
—Joe Ngai, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
The film unfolds across intimate Brooklyn spaces — apartments that feel borrowed, late-night conversations that blur into morning, chance encounters that reopen old wounds — as Roger navigates his lingering bond with his ex (Nicole Beharie) and a tentative new connection (DeWanda Wise).
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
The legal action comes as Outback Steakhouse navigates a challenging period for the brand.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
There will also be plenty of funny moments as the family navigates ranch life and all that comes with that, including fixing things themselves.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Dec. 2025
Oladokun is in line to start the Chiefs’ season finale against the Las Vegas Raiders next week, which comes with an opportunity to carve out a role as Kansas City navigates an offseason without Mahomes.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
The narrative centers on Agnes Hathaway, a healer who marries Latin tutor William Shakespeare in 1582 Warwickshire, and explores how the couple navigates the devastating loss of their 11-year-old son Hamnet to the plague.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
The drama over how the conservative movement navigates antisemitism overshadowed the conservative Turning Point USA AmericaFest event last month.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2026
Five key questions will matter as the world’s second-largest economy navigates a fast-changing global economy.
—Joe Ngai, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
The film unfolds across intimate Brooklyn spaces — apartments that feel borrowed, late-night conversations that blur into morning, chance encounters that reopen old wounds — as Roger navigates his lingering bond with his ex (Nicole Beharie) and a tentative new connection (DeWanda Wise).
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
The legal action comes as Outback Steakhouse navigates a challenging period for the brand.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
There will also be plenty of funny moments as the family navigates ranch life and all that comes with that, including fixing things themselves.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Dec. 2025
Oladokun is in line to start the Chiefs’ season finale against the Las Vegas Raiders next week, which comes with an opportunity to carve out a role as Kansas City navigates an offseason without Mahomes.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigates
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Following the money Hinojosa and Bell have tied Abbott’s private-school voucher push to a broader argument about favoritism, arguing the program steers public dollars to mostly Christian schools while benefiting wealthy contributors.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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McKissick recommends sticking within the 19 to 24 inch frame range and steers her clients toward the sleek Samsung Frame when possible.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Where National Geographic Endurance Sails Endurance often sails in icy waters, including those in the Arctic and around Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands.—
Kristen E. Pope,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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Orgon’s only ally is his domineering parade float of a mother, Madame Pernelle (the Bianca del Rio), who sails onto the stage in high dudgeon at the top of the play.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
17 Dec. 2025
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The world’s highest waterfall cable climb traverses 1,476 vertical feet and offers three levels of challenge (Level 3 is worth it just for the helicopter ride back to the base from the top).—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hailey Bieber Bieber’s style traverses the ultra-trendy and the timeless.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2025
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Shrimp boats bob in the harbor, American flags flutter from pastel porches and old oak trees draped in Spanish moss offer cool shade.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Kennebunkport, Maine Lobster boats bob in the waves and beachcombers search for shells.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The recall follows another salmonella outbreak last October stemming from a different super greens product sold at Sam's Club.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The telenovella follows a woman who is about to get married, while also being in love with another man, and includes several plot twists, cleverly woven intermingled with scenes of the country’s landmark destinations and informative safety instructions for flight passengers.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Sections of the Tamiami Trail, a scenic highway that crosses the Everglades, have been elevated to allow water to flow.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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That is the creative energy that crosses everything together, that sustains and fosters growth and enhances everything in life.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Navigates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigates. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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