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as in sailing
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 traversing
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 navigating
Airspace restrictions have become an increasingly common challenge for airlines navigating a world shaped by geopolitical conflict.
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Zach Levitt, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
What unfolds is a deeply personal chronicle of war, exile and heartbreak, as Israa grows up navigating adolescence, identity and belonging far from the home she was forced to leave.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
As both women were navigating filming for Mormon Wives and competing on the ABC show, Whitney was bearing the brunt of an online hate campaign in real time.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Several users offered practical frameworks for navigating this distinction.
—Ryan Brennan
march 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Kobabe’s memoir unfolds roughly chronologically, documenting eir process of self-discovery through experimentation, reading, and navigating evolving relationships.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
But even in navigating those heavy personal feelings, Baumann couldn’t help but zoom out.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026
The app's features include navigating the process of obtaining essential documents, such as birth certificates, and providing a peer support network.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
From hiking and biking to navigating swaying cruise ships and 500-acre theme parks, shoppers have put these comfy, supportive sandals to the test.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Zach Levitt, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
What unfolds is a deeply personal chronicle of war, exile and heartbreak, as Israa grows up navigating adolescence, identity and belonging far from the home she was forced to leave.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
As both women were navigating filming for Mormon Wives and competing on the ABC show, Whitney was bearing the brunt of an online hate campaign in real time.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Several users offered practical frameworks for navigating this distinction.
—Ryan Brennan
march 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Kobabe’s memoir unfolds roughly chronologically, documenting eir process of self-discovery through experimentation, reading, and navigating evolving relationships.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
But even in navigating those heavy personal feelings, Baumann couldn’t help but zoom out.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026
The app's features include navigating the process of obtaining essential documents, such as birth certificates, and providing a peer support network.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
From hiking and biking to navigating swaying cruise ships and 500-acre theme parks, shoppers have put these comfy, supportive sandals to the test.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigating
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Coach Brian Schmack, a former pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, is the man in charge of steering the program back to prominence.—
Noah Poser,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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According to sources, the driver was seen steering around security bollards, and caused a fire when colliding the vehicle into the building's front doors.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Tripoli was spotted by commercial satellites sailing alone near Taiwan, putting it more than a week away from the waters off Iran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Obama visited the island, shook hands with Raúl Castro, celebrities were vacationing in Havana, international artists hosted concerts and cruise ships even started sailing from Miami to Havana.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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The interior of the vehicle continues Lucid’s focus on a spacious cabin with significant storage and a large one-piece screen traversing most of the car’s front dash.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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The number of oil tankers traversing the strait has been in the single digits or zero each day for the past week, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence, compared to about 50 per day prior to the war.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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On July 16, 1999, the trio perished when the single-engine plane Kennedy was piloting crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Martha's Vineyard.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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The city is searching for additional solutions, including piloting a tow-zone program linked to street sweeping.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Guests will have two charters aboard the hotel’s 35-foot boat, L’Amo, a vintage vessel with enough room for sunbathing and two onboard Volvo engines that allow for smooth, coast-hugging cruising.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ajogbor had 10 points in the second half and Saint Joseph's used a 12-2 spurt to take a 61-42 lead before cruising to the finish.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors allege Solis ran a red light at the intersection and hit a 41-year-old Pleasant Hill woman who was crossing the street in a crosswalk.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 59-year-old victim was crossing the street with his two dogs when a gray Jeep Cherokee plowed into him near 101st Ave.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The department gave the following details about the incident, noting that no police officers fired weapons or were injured.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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In a statement following his death, Crystal joined with other actors to honor Reiner's legacy.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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While Dickey is a well-rounded adventurer, with deep climbing and canyoneering experience, her niche is highlining, which involves walking a narrow line rigged high above the earth.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Outdoor activities may require some flexibility, but brief wet periods shouldn’t disrupt plans for walking the beach, shopping or dining outside.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Navigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigating. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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