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
Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Under the artistic director, Pucci has traversed the banks of the river Arno, brought the carnival to Capri, and given sartorial stories to the ski bunnies of Saint Moritz.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
The fastest way to this perch is a 50-mile traverse from Mount Trumbull Schoolhouse.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Before the ride sets visitors on a journey led by Harry, Ron, and Hermione in pursuit of Umbridge, who escapes just before her trial is set to begin, guests traverse a queue area that expands on Umbridge's story.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Under the artistic director, Pucci has traversed the banks of the river Arno, brought the carnival to Capri, and given sartorial stories to the ski bunnies of Saint Moritz.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Ski Utah Interconnect Tour plays on Utah’s ski notoriety by leading riders on an epic one-day traverse of the Wasatch Mountains stopping at six legendary Utah resorts.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
The fastest way to this perch is a 50-mile traverse from Mount Trumbull Schoolhouse.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traverse
Verb
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Pakistan is now one step closer to joining the ranks of countries that have eliminated MNT, with only 10 nations left to cross the finish line.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Add to that a greater reluctance by those in the public and private sectors to cross Trump, wary of putting themselves and their organizations in the crosshairs of his administration.—
Mark K. Updegrove,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It’s made of soft, lightweight fabric that’s comfortable for travel, errands, and lounging at home this spring.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This is a learning opportunity rooted in both experience and education, so what are your intentions for growth through study and travel? Libra Shuhua Xiong Venus-Saturn conjunction on April 24: Make your routines more relational.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Cleaner Heads: Since every home is bound to have some tight spaces and nooks that are hard to reach, most vacuums in this list have motorized brush rolls as well as rotating cleaner heads to thoroughly clean and navigate through your space.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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The device also has a swiveling head that navigates corners, and LED headlights illuminate hidden dust bunnies.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The global trek runs though Aug. 22, with stops around North America.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2025
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Dreams came true on Boylston Street as tens of thousands of ambitious and determined runners conquered the Boston Marathon, crossing the finish line after the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In 2006, Steve Irwin died following an injury from a stingray incurred during the filming of an underwater documentary.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The conservationist and son of the late Steve Irwin is following behind his big sister Bindi, 26, who competed on season 21 of the show with Hough as her partner and won back in 2015.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Players will power up these weapons and gain new abilities that make traversal easier, further opening up areas to explore.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Further Medusa mitigation advice from the FBI included: The identification, detection, and investigation of any abnormal activity that could indicate a potential network traversal of the ransomware.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Jesus told the woman to leave her life of sin and walk in a new life of holiness.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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Dream Pairs Fisherman Sandals $30 $26 at Amazon Last summer, celebrity mom Katie Holmes made a splash walking around Manhattan in fisherman sandals.—
Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Yorktown's final resting place wasn't discovered until a 1998 expedition found it about 1,000 miles northwest of Honolulu.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Okeanos Explorer expedition is shedding new light on an important piece of world history.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Traverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traverse. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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