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traversal

noun

Definition of traversal

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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

During much of September, Mars continues its interesting traverse of Gemini, before ultimately crossing over into Cancer.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
From Louisiana, a Starship could reach a polar orbit with only a short traverse over Mexico nearly 1,000 miles downrange.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of traverse

Noun

But the travel company also pointed to US beach and mountain destinations where significant fall savings are possible, including Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and Aspen, Colorado.

— Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Naturalizer Cadey Ballet Flats Perfect for long travel days, all-day standing, and anything in between, these ballet sneakers are my mom’s go-tos.

— Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of travel

Noun

The vessel, Professor Molchanov, is used for commercial expedition cruises, including to Svalbard, which sits more than 500 miles north of the Norwegian mainland.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The Russian vessel is used for commercial expedition cruises, including to Svalbard.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of expedition

Noun

Newcastle are extremely excited about the Dutchman and Ross Wilson, the sporting director, even personally made scouting trips to watch the midfielder last year.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
That would be Tamra, Heather, Gina, and Carmella, who are taking a 24-hour trip to Solvang.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of trip

Noun

Over the past year, this warbler carried a multisensor geolocator backpack throughout his migratory journey, recording the long trek from his breeding grounds in Anchorage, Alaska, to a yet unknown winter refuge and back again.

— Stephanie Szarmach, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
The movie follows the team through perilous terrain, grueling physical challenges and interpersonal disagreements and friendships over the course of the nearly two-and-a-half month trek.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of trek

Noun

Five ziplines over roughly three hours, including Texas's longest line, plus a short hike and a boat ride built into the tour.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Soreness began settling in, and Mincey taught us a technique for safely walking on locked knees to spare our tiring muscles, which got us through the steep and gravelly hike.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of hike

Noun

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
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

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