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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
After eight years caring for his mother with severe dementia, a son navigates the challenges of their daily routine.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The play navigates between past and present, and six of the actors disrobe for the Act 2 opening scene.
—Hillel Italie, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The order builds on sanctions introduced earlier this year and signals that Cuba remains a priority for the administration, even as the United States navigates other international conflicts in Iran and elsewhere, experts say.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 2 May 2026
How Jeglertz navigates the next stage of City’s journey will also be a test of his methods.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Real-time obstacle detection means the K1 identifies and navigates around objects in its path, while dynamic cutting adaptation adjusts its approach based on terrain changes.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
An investigation conducted by an external law firm cleared Tao of wrongdoing but revealed internal chaos in the business department as the district navigates a potentially devastating financial crisis.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Such outdoor activities create an instant hierarchy; who leads, who navigates and who sets the pace.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Commentary and opinions JD Vance, eyeing 2028, navigates a diplomatic minefield with Iran, Washington Bureau Chief Michael Wilner writes.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The play navigates between past and present, and six of the actors disrobe for the Act 2 opening scene.
—Hillel Italie, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The order builds on sanctions introduced earlier this year and signals that Cuba remains a priority for the administration, even as the United States navigates other international conflicts in Iran and elsewhere, experts say.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 2 May 2026
How Jeglertz navigates the next stage of City’s journey will also be a test of his methods.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Real-time obstacle detection means the K1 identifies and navigates around objects in its path, while dynamic cutting adaptation adjusts its approach based on terrain changes.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
An investigation conducted by an external law firm cleared Tao of wrongdoing but revealed internal chaos in the business department as the district navigates a potentially devastating financial crisis.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Such outdoor activities create an instant hierarchy; who leads, who navigates and who sets the pace.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Commentary and opinions JD Vance, eyeing 2028, navigates a diplomatic minefield with Iran, Washington Bureau Chief Michael Wilner writes.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigates
Verb
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The Fed traditionally steers clear of political whims when devising monetary policy in part to maintain credibility.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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This year’s event raised money for UpSpire, an employment program; Tarrant Area Food Bank; United Community Centers, focusing on food and literacy; and Tarrant To & Through Partnership, which steers students toward college or careers.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sooner or later, every ship sails off into the sunset.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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The boat sails from Genoa in complete darkness, a precaution against air raids.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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Over an efficient five tracks, West traverses the sonic styles of her generation — from nu-metal riffs to rage-rap 808s — with dazzling confidence.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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Equipped with advanced LiDAR sensors and 360-degree cameras, the humanoid autonomously traverses the site, capturing high-definition data and feeding it directly into health and safety workflows.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Elkann, a keen offshore sailor himself, says Hypersail follows in the footsteps of Ferrari’s passion for endurance, drawing inspiration from the Ferrari 499P hypercar, which has won the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans three years in a row since the team’s return to endurance racing in 2023.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Publix follows all federal, state and local laws.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Every year, Ed Resnick, the owner of Event Carpet, crosses the street from the Met to hand out leftover pieces from the real carpet to fans.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Just outside the hotel, there’s a gondola ferry that crosses the Grand Canal and leaves you in front of the Rialto Market.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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