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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Hunt teams up with a motley group of mercenaries to traverse the cosmos while hoping to revitalize the Commonwealth and restore peace.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 June 2026
Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Around dusk, the two climbers attached mechanical ascenders to it and, hanging upside down like tree sloths, made the long, slow traverse to my platform.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The Coosa River, full of adrenaline-pumping rapids, snakes through Wetumpka; rent kayaks and paddle boards to traverse it from local outfitter Coosa River Adventures.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Hunt teams up with a motley group of mercenaries to traverse the cosmos while hoping to revitalize the Commonwealth and restore peace.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 June 2026
Noun
Logan told Outside that the River Trail closure could put hikers descending the South Kaibab in a dangerous situation, requiring them to either hike back up the steeper South Kaibab trail or embark on a lengthy traverse to reach the Bright Angel trail.
—Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Around dusk, the two climbers attached mechanical ascenders to it and, hanging upside down like tree sloths, made the long, slow traverse to my platform.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traverse
Verb
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The vehicle was first detected traveling through Washington Heights, then flagged a second time about 10 minutes later crossing the University Heights Bridge.—
Jenna DeAngelis,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Since formally leaving the EU, those same potatoes must now pass customs checks and health inspections before being allowed to even cross the border into France.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Only two umpires will be present for the start of the Texas Rangers vs San Diego Padres game at Globe Life Field because of weather and travel issues in Dallas-Fort Worth on Friday.—
Cal Phillips
June 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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While refunds were offered, many were left scrambling after booking travel.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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During Travis Credit Union's Generation Wealth Workshop, incoming Vacaville High School freshman Nathan Neff spent the day navigating adulthood through a hands-on financial simulation.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The labor of these aging world-builders becomes a blueprint to navigate memory, legacy, and mortality, revealing the divine spirit residing in their daily lives.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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For outdoor enthusiasts, the system now features excursions like the trek up the Eiðiskollur cliffs towering above the northern village of Eiði.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Increasing popularity not only increases congestion on the mountain, but also means less experienced climbers are more likely to be among the groups attempting the trek, one sherpa told AFP.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The shooter, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, died at a hospital following an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Members who have followed our coverage of Linde may recognize a similar dynamic, as the company also utilizes contractual energy cost pass-through clauses.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
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Alexander Benitez, Head of Studio at Windup Games, actually credited Skate (yes, the skateboarding game) as an inspiration for the creative traversal.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
6 June 2026
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Rolling alone failed in narrow folds, but combining vertical floating with horizontal swimming allowed successful traversal.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Johnson allowed one walk with career highs of eight strikeouts and six innings, while throwing 90 pitches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Manny Machado hit a first pitch, walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning, sending the Padres to a 7-6 win and the Braves to their ninth loss in the last 12 games.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
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To get into 1970s Moscow spy mode as Twila, Richardson joined forces on a thrifting expedition with costume designer Anastasia Magoutas.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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While the expedition leader has a plan A itinerary, the schedule is entirely determined by weather and sea conditions, which means the team may make changes on the fly—no two Svalbard Explorer itineraries will be identical.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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“Traverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traverse. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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