Thesaurus results for TRAVERSAL

traversal

noun

Definition of traversal

as in traverse

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Recent Examples of traversal Dragon Mounts, Mechs, and Base Building The traversal and progression systems go well beyond standard open-world fare. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026 For the first few hours, the gatekeeping of these features leaves Hornet feeling dramatically underpowered in both a fight and basic traversal. — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025 Wall Crawl A bit of classic Spider-man traversal mixed with some classic Magic flavor, Wall Crawl shows no wall is a match for the web-slinger from NYC. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025 How to make humanoids do versatile parkour jumping, clapping dance, cliff traversal, and box pick-and-move with a unified RL framework? — IEEE Spectrum, 14 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for traversal

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Noun

Over the past half century, the lands that the monarchs traverse have become more hostile to them, a result of development and herbicides, global warming and organized crime, all of which have put the future of that migration in doubt.

— Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Over the years, many climbing injuries and deaths have occurred on the traverse between an area known as high camp around 17,200 feet and Denali Pass, mainly resulting from unprotected falls, according to the park.

— Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026

Definition of traverse

Noun

There’s a case to be made for every tic-tac-toe set being a travel tic-tac-toe set, due quite simply to its size; but this leather kit transforms one of the world’s simplest games into a luxury accessory.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
Infused with menthol and essential oils, each steamer releases a refreshing scent for 10 to 15 minutes and is individually wrapped for easy storage or travel.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of travel

Noun

Its load-bearing capacity has been improved to accommodate the needs of larger scientific research equipment during expeditions.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
On Saturday, Purja’s expedition company said the world had lost one of mountaineering’s greats.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of expedition

Noun

Dawicki hopes the test will reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics, and slow the current march toward antibiotic resistance that has already rendered several antibiotics ineffective.

— Alice Park, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
Writers, directors and producers will address the long march from debut to sophomore effort, spanning development, casting, finance, sales and distribution.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 July 2026

Definition of march

Noun

Fed chairman’s words suggest a rate hike Cornyn and Tillis are key swing votes on the committee, which consists of 12 Republicans and 10 Democrats.

— Garrett Downs,Karen James Sloan,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
In Chicago, a good start would be as simple as ending the seemingly constant barrage of new tax hike threats against the business community.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of hike

Noun

Plus, the police are looking for a tramp (David Wilmot) who lives in the forest nearby, and may know something about what happened to her.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
More than half a century into his imposingly prolific, restlessly searching career as a songwriter, Springsteen has fulfilled the prophecy he was born into as a young tramp.

— New York Times, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026

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