as in crossed
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 traversed
Melissa's mysteries capture interest Hurricane scientists watched with a familiar feeling of dread as Melissa traversed the Caribbean.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
The 20-minute ride with Balloons Over Rum flies high above terrain once traversed by Bedouins and used as a backdrop for films like The Martian.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Food, natural resources, jobs, ideas, and people all traversed a border that was barely monitored for large stretches.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
The eye of the hurricane traversed the entire island, with its winds weakening only to 125 mph by the time is exited Jamaica's western coast several hours later.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
The poetic image of the boomerang traveling through space rings real and true in this landmark study as a feat of engineering and an enduring symbol that traversed and survived colonialism.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
In 2015, Girls actress Allison Williams traversed the New York City subway system dressed as Belle from Beauty and the Beast (1991), looking uncannily similar to the princess.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The team traversed steep and uneven ground, overcame vertical drops of up to 60 feet (20 meters) using rope techniques and transformed a small underground site into a temporary base.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Several states along the East Coast have been issued warnings by the National Weather Service (NWS), after a nor’easter traversed the eastern seaboard this weekend bringing with it the threat of strong wind and heavy rain.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
The 20-minute ride with Balloons Over Rum flies high above terrain once traversed by Bedouins and used as a backdrop for films like The Martian.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Food, natural resources, jobs, ideas, and people all traversed a border that was barely monitored for large stretches.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
The eye of the hurricane traversed the entire island, with its winds weakening only to 125 mph by the time is exited Jamaica's western coast several hours later.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
The poetic image of the boomerang traveling through space rings real and true in this landmark study as a feat of engineering and an enduring symbol that traversed and survived colonialism.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
In 2015, Girls actress Allison Williams traversed the New York City subway system dressed as Belle from Beauty and the Beast (1991), looking uncannily similar to the princess.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The team traversed steep and uneven ground, overcame vertical drops of up to 60 feet (20 meters) using rope techniques and transformed a small underground site into a temporary base.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Several states along the East Coast have been issued warnings by the National Weather Service (NWS), after a nor’easter traversed the eastern seaboard this weekend bringing with it the threat of strong wind and heavy rain.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traversed
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O’Neill was a loyal Democrat but crossed the aisle to work with Republicans like Ronald Reagan.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, there is no evidence that the two have ever crossed paths.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Align franchise, Lululemon hosted a 5,000-person yoga event at Beijing’s Worker’s Stadium, followed by local events across 43 cities within the next month, hosting a total of over 10,000 participants.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Another Utah State goal followed after a Boise State foul in the box.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Nov. 2025
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In animal trials, the devices successfully navigated through the circulatory system and reached target brain regions autonomously, delivering localized stimulation with micrometer precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Determined to make things work, the couple navigated a long-distance relationship for two years before finally moving to Northern Virginia together.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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In November 1934, Italy traveled to London to play England, a meeting of the world champion and the team that believed itself the best in the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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From January through September, more than 18,100 migrants have traveled on boats from Panama to Colombia, according to Panama's National Migration Service.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Prosecutors said Raleigh walked outside his home after hearing Chastain throwing rocks at his garage.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Kylie, with her bag of potato chips in hand, then walked towards the bedroom door to try and leave.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Later that day, the parents of other dancers and talent-show participants complained that my afro had covered up their kids on-screen.—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The designer, known for his sustainable approach to fashion, made the Mudac’s modernist building pop with a selection of his exuberant beaded creations, and covered an entire room in recycled colored plastic balls in a preview of his upcoming venture into interior design.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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He was closely tracked by the Anfield club this summer, but Florian Wirtz emerged as their priority.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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When community and national leaders are made aware of potential rising threats, those threats can be tracked more closely and responses prepared.—
Matthew W. Kreuter,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Traversed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traversed. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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