as in to cross
to make one's way through, across, or over
the spider traversed the wall from end to end
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Recent Examples of traverse
Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Under the artistic director, Pucci has traversed the banks of the river Arno, brought the carnival to Capri, and given sartorial stories to the ski bunnies of Saint Moritz.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
The fastest way to this perch is a 50-mile traverse from Mount Trumbull Schoolhouse.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Before the ride sets visitors on a journey led by Harry, Ron, and Hermione in pursuit of Umbridge, who escapes just before her trial is set to begin, guests traverse a queue area that expands on Umbridge's story.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Under the artistic director, Pucci has traversed the banks of the river Arno, brought the carnival to Capri, and given sartorial stories to the ski bunnies of Saint Moritz.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Ski Utah Interconnect Tour plays on Utah’s ski notoriety by leading riders on an epic one-day traverse of the Wasatch Mountains stopping at six legendary Utah resorts.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
The fastest way to this perch is a 50-mile traverse from Mount Trumbull Schoolhouse.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traverse
Verb
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Add to that a greater reluctance by those in the public and private sectors to cross Trump, wary of putting themselves and their organizations in the crosshairs of his administration.—
Mark K. Updegrove,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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There's a callback to that scene late in the film when the knights must answer three questions to cross the Bridge of Death or else be chucked into the Gorge of Eternal Peril.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With her son, Daniel Kairys, MD, a general surgeon and a natural storyteller, Kairys began crafting children’s stories, inspired by her global travels for her work in maternal and child healthcare and her childhood love of fairy tales.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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As summer travel quickly approaches, cruise lines are steering clear of a Caribbean island due to safety concerns.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This month will ask you to stay true to your vision while navigating outside obstacles with grace.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Ultimately, Powertec is no stranger to navigating the stormy waters of manufacturing.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The global trek runs though Aug. 22, with stops around North America.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2025
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Dreams came true on Boylston Street as tens of thousands of ambitious and determined runners conquered the Boston Marathon, crossing the finish line after the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In 2006, Steve Irwin died following an injury from a stingray incurred during the filming of an underwater documentary.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The conservationist and son of the late Steve Irwin is following behind his big sister Bindi, 26, who competed on season 21 of the show with Hough as her partner and won back in 2015.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Players will power up these weapons and gain new abilities that make traversal easier, further opening up areas to explore.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Further Medusa mitigation advice from the FBI included: The identification, detection, and investigation of any abnormal activity that could indicate a potential network traversal of the ransomware.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Bell is seen in the footage walking through the classroom as well, court documents show.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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When the fight ended, Taylor walked away with the decision win and as the undisputed light welterweight champ.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Yorktown's final resting place wasn't discovered until a 1998 expedition found it about 1,000 miles northwest of Honolulu.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Okeanos Explorer expedition is shedding new light on an important piece of world history.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Traverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traverse. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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