Thesaurus results for TRAVERSE

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verb

trə-ˈvərs

Definition of traverse

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

Verb

Plainclothes workers traverse Manhattan on foot in search of danger. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 But the scenery becomes especially dramatic once the train reaches Colorado and traverses the unique landscapes of the West. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

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Over the years, many climbing injuries and deaths have occurred on the traverse between the high camp and Denali Pass, mainly resulting from unprotected falls, according to the park. — Becky Bohrer, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 Here, Oliphant puts audience on both sides of the performance (the mirror effect of traverse staging always induces self-reflection) and, along with scenic designer Emmie Finckel, absolutely soaks the room in atmosphere. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for traverse

Recent Examples of Synonyms for traverse

Verb

The Bills are keeping their fingers crossed that Hairston or Igbinosun becomes that answer.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Migration remains one of the most heated political issues in Britain, despite the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats falling to its lowest level since 2020, according to the Home Office.

— Kara Fox, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of cross

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

Verb

Artificial intelligence has catapulted the chief information security officer out of the server room and into the boardroom, forcing leaders to address a rapidly changing threat landscape while navigating shifting budgets and business needs.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
The Games Route Network is planned to help athletes, coaches, Olympic workers and others navigate the region with few delays.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of navigate

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

The mountains, castles, and ruins of Ashina enable a unique traversal system.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Logan is heavier, angrier, and far more comfortable getting his hands dirty, requiring the team to rethink everything from combat and traversal to the emotional story underneath all that Adamantium.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of traversal

Verb

Novak Djokovic, who won the 2011 men’s title, wore a FDNY hat during his walk-out and post-match celebration, to honor first responders.

— Lukas Weese, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Kiju looked at me, took my hand, and walked around the woman and out into the night air as those inside gasped and moved to help the vile woman.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of walk

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

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