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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
Also on October 31 is the screening and panel for the HBO Original comedy series I Love LA, created by director, EP and star Sennott that revolves around an ambitious friend group that navigates life and love in the City of Angels.
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The Deadline Team, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
DoorDash on Tuesday announced a robot, known as Dot, that navigates busy streets, parking lots and sidewalks to bring customers their food.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
While regular season events like The Masters run according to stroke play – whereby the player who navigates the course in the fewest number of ball hits triumphs – the Ryder Cup is a three-day match play competition.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
As this unfolds, Benjamin navigates a different kind of drama.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
With his loyal best friend Parvaiz (Raghav Juyal) and savvy manager Sanya (Anya Singh) by his side, Aasmaan navigates a glittering landscape filled with egos and unexpected betrayals.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
The show follows an ambitious friend group that navigates life and love in LA.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 18 Sep. 2025
Even the manager who navigates almost every one of a season’s 162 games with the belief it must be won — and certainly did last night — acknowledged what was in the air at Citi Field last night.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Developers in Miami are eyeing the Miami Seaquarium property as the current owner, Dolphin Company, navigates bankruptcy proceedings.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
The Deadline Team, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
DoorDash on Tuesday announced a robot, known as Dot, that navigates busy streets, parking lots and sidewalks to bring customers their food.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
While regular season events like The Masters run according to stroke play – whereby the player who navigates the course in the fewest number of ball hits triumphs – the Ryder Cup is a three-day match play competition.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
As this unfolds, Benjamin navigates a different kind of drama.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
With his loyal best friend Parvaiz (Raghav Juyal) and savvy manager Sanya (Anya Singh) by his side, Aasmaan navigates a glittering landscape filled with egos and unexpected betrayals.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
The show follows an ambitious friend group that navigates life and love in LA.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 18 Sep. 2025
Even the manager who navigates almost every one of a season’s 162 games with the belief it must be won — and certainly did last night — acknowledged what was in the air at Citi Field last night.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Developers in Miami are eyeing the Miami Seaquarium property as the current owner, Dolphin Company, navigates bankruptcy proceedings.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigates
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And McConaughey, as a nervy reluctant hero, steers the searing, intense narrative about normal people living through the most hellish of circumstances.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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How exactly this occurs will shape the way the atmosphere steers the developing storm.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
26 Sep. 2025
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Royal Caribbean sails itineraries to 270-plus destinations in 60-plus countries on six continents.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Researchers know about the wrecks because reporting any commercial ship that sails on the lakes is required; from the early 19th century to the 20th century, about 40,000 ships sailed the Great Lakes, Baillod said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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This 84-mile loop begins and ends in Taos and traverses the high alpine desert of northern New Mexico and several mountain towns, including Angel Fire, Eagle Nest, Questa, and Red River.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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This musical journey traverses seven decades of pop music, from the 1960s to today.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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Maito then pilots one of these robots, called Gaine, and teams up with other mecha to take down the real evil Nouvelle Tokyo City.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Watch On For each mission simulation, one astronaut pilots the aircraft while another charts the landing area, marking key landmarks, identifying potential hazards and helping to track the flight path.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 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 MagellanTV takeover follows Blue Ant listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange in August through a reverse takeover of Boat Rocker Media.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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The process also follows Evers' preference for the commission to review the data before deciding what road work should be prioritized.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The 64-mile train route the authentic steam train crosses the border between Colorado and New Mexico 11 times.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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That question will be answered when this 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 R rennsport crosses the block at Broad Arrow’s Zoute Concours Auction on October 10.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Navigates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigates. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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