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
Vivek Krishnamurthy, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
While the bridge carries only vehicle traffic, there are tours that allow visitors to traverse the maintenance catwalks on the structure's underside.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
During the women's downhill event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, the 41-year-old ski legend lost control over the opening traverse after cutting the line too tight.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Iran’s levying of tolls in the Strait of Hormuz violates the core legal principle that nations may not exploit advantages of geography to bilk foreigners who need to traverse their land or maritime territory.
—Vivek Krishnamurthy, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
While the bridge carries only vehicle traffic, there are tours that allow visitors to traverse the maintenance catwalks on the structure's underside.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Noun
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
During the women's downhill event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, the 41-year-old ski legend lost control over the opening traverse after cutting the line too tight.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traverse
Verb
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As the final buzzer sounded, James sat stoically at the end of the bench with his arms crossed close to his chest.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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The next chance of showers and thunderstorms also arrives Tuesday afternoon as a cold front crosses the region.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Rather than wasting precious vacation time ironing everything in your suitcase, do yourself a favor and check out the savings available on wrinkle-free travel clothes ahead of your next trip.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The full-zip sweatshirt makes this Xieerduo set especially practical for layering—perfect over a tee or tank on travel days when temperatures can fluctuate.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The families least likely to be able to navigate a DCF appeal are the same families most likely to be caught in this bill’s net.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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From there, the couples and their families move in together, navigating real-life compatibility, big personalities and even bigger expectations.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Guests tend to gather at the patio bar to share stories of their treks over a few cocktails at sundown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The North American dates during The Hayley Williams Show trek will be supported by Magdalena Bay and Rico Nasty, while the Latin American leg will feature Annie DiRusso.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Mancera concluded the post by once again thanking those who had supported her following Kneeland’s death.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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So much so that Novell kept Canvot around the squad in the weeks and months that followed.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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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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In addition, the action includes top-tier spider combat and awesome web-slinging and web-gliding traversal abilities.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Cypress tied the score with two outs in the seventh when Jake De Laquil walked, stole second, went to third on a ground out and beat the tag at the plate on a ground ball with the infield in.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Lipman recommends lifting weights two to three times per week and walking daily, and Desai suggests prioritizing movement that easily fits into your life, like taking a walk with your baby in a carrier or doing a few push-ups between meetings.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Each episode is an expedition into lives shaped by conflict, ambition, and survival — turning complex societal forces into stories of resilience, curiosity, and discovery.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Once-in-a-lifetime trip Rosmarin described the trip as an expedition journey, and said the passengers weren't on a typical cruise.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Traverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traverse. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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