Thesaurus results for TRAVERSAL

traversal

noun

Definition of traversal

as in traverse

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Recent Examples of traversal Shackleton and his crew had intended to make the first complete traversal of Antarctica. — Eva Holland, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026 At the shelter, players can also test their skills in training sessions that teach the finer points of weapons and traversal, preparing them for tougher challenges ahead. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for traversal

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Noun

Maroon Peak, including the route from West Maroon Creek and the traverse from North Maroon Peak, is set to close for the entire day so emergency responders can work.

— Celia Frazier, Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2026
During much of September, Mars continues its interesting traverse of Gemini, before ultimately crossing over into Cancer.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of traverse

Noun

This keeps the performance informal and keeps the narrative — a staggering odyssey of injustices, abuses, travel adventures, extraordinary coincidences, losses, reunions, reflections and self-analysis — from becoming sensationalized.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Wiles showed Republicans the president's upcoming travel schedule, which attendees described as extensive and almost every day, all across the country.

— MICHELLE L. PRICE, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of travel

Noun

Like his protagonist, Bill, the first-time filmmaker — also a famed author, journalist and podcaster in his native Sweden — chaperoned a school trip to the Stockholm Archipelago in a bid to reconnect with his daughter.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
The final few days of the trip offer passengers the chance to explore Funchal, Madeira, and Portimão, Portugal, along with two sea days before disembarking in Lisbon, Portugal.

— Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of trip

Noun

This past August, the singer warmed up for the trek with her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival.

— Karla Cote, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
The show explores the rich frontiers of canon, creating narrative threads to expand and accentuate the people, planets, and purpose of the Star trek universe.

— Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of trek

Noun

Don’t miss it when the puck drops tonight as the Ducks look for revenge and the Golden Knights start their march back to the Stanley Cup Finals.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Yet, for some British people, this march toward godly reform was not fast or ambitious enough.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of march

Noun

The hike of 25 basis points to the cash rate was in line with expectations by economists polled by Reuters.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
The Delta trail on Mont Saint-Pierre is a challenging hike that reveals a breathtaking 360-degree view that’s particularly incredible when the fall colors are changing.

— Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of hike

Noun

One of the tramps jumping off a freight car was the juvenile player, Frankie Darrow.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
In a California town called Anzar in the late-19th century, Paulette is living with a local magnate’s eccentric son who’s fascinated by the tramps gathering outside his manor.

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of tramp

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