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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
Despite hybrid work flexibility, employees are more tethered to their roles than ever—checking email after hours, attending back-to-back meetings that now average over 11 hours per week, and navigating expectations that blur work and life.
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Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Sacagawea is connected to the Lewis and Clark expedition as a translator and helper in navigating Native American communities and spaces.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Mindy admits the hardest part has been navigating the logistics, including the financial and ownership decisions, and making sure everyone feels comfortable.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Titilaka is a decadent retreat on the shores of ocean-like Lake Titicaca—where days are spent leisurely navigating the sacred body of water, and evenings play host to sundowners and quiet nights by the fire.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The robot features strong spatial awareness for navigating dynamic settings, along with active motion and sound tracking to respond to changes in its surroundings.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Here's how market watchers are navigating it Energy markets have been rocked by volatility in recent days, as investors weigh a violent crackdown on civil unrest in oil-rich Iran — and the response from Washington.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Charles plays the titular physician navigating small town life.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Looking hot on your Electra e-bike isn’t the first priority when navigating New York City traffic.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Sacagawea is connected to the Lewis and Clark expedition as a translator and helper in navigating Native American communities and spaces.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Mindy admits the hardest part has been navigating the logistics, including the financial and ownership decisions, and making sure everyone feels comfortable.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Titilaka is a decadent retreat on the shores of ocean-like Lake Titicaca—where days are spent leisurely navigating the sacred body of water, and evenings play host to sundowners and quiet nights by the fire.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The robot features strong spatial awareness for navigating dynamic settings, along with active motion and sound tracking to respond to changes in its surroundings.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Here's how market watchers are navigating it Energy markets have been rocked by volatility in recent days, as investors weigh a violent crackdown on civil unrest in oil-rich Iran — and the response from Washington.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Charles plays the titular physician navigating small town life.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Looking hot on your Electra e-bike isn’t the first priority when navigating New York City traffic.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigating
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Lowery-Hart said that’s an indication student demand reflects workforce needs, and that ACC is steering people to degrees that align with community needs.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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The administration accused Good of steering her car directly into the ICE agent who shot her.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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The fleet is a compilation of aging vessels and tankers owned by nontransparent entities with addresses in non-sanctioning countries, and sailing under flags from such countries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to data pulled by CruiseMapper, the ship was sailing near the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia at the time of the incident.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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That means Gemini can reason about complex queries by traversing the graph's actual relationship nodes, not just keyword matching.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Once complete, the Etihad Rail network will run over 900 kilometers, connecting 11 cities across all seven emirates, traversing desert and mountains, and connecting coasts.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The transit authority is piloting three new styles of fare gates at 20 stations citywide.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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The National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the crash, has yet to say who was piloting the plane at the time of the crash (three people on board had pilot licenses).—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2026
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Having a better understanding of how completely satellites burn up in the atmosphere will help experts better assess the risk these objects pose to people and property on Earth, as well as to cruising aircraft.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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When the snowstorms come, or even ice, many drivers opt to hit the highways as opposed to cruising through the main city streets.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Maryland's redistricting plan shifts state's 1st district on the Eastern Shore —crossing the Bay Bridge — connecting it to Anne Arundel and Howard counties.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Those comments have been widely read in Washington as crossing a red line by appearing to de‑prioritize a president’s stated legislative priority in favor of one company’s product mix.—
Jason Brett,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Congressional hearings about the Abbey Gate attack began in March 2023, following initial investigations by the Department of Defense in late 2021.—
Alexandra Rockey Fleming,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Kiefer Sutherland was arrested following an alleged altercation with a rideshare driver.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Authorities were notified about her whereabouts when a couple saw Mitchell walking down the street in Sandy with two women.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Madeira’s walking paths range from high ridgelines to coastal peninsulas and levada routes that trace the island’s irrigation channels.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Navigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigating. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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