as in crosses
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 traverses
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
As Mesidor traverses the field at Bommarito Performance Systems in Aventura, there’s a part of him that wants to be alongside everyone else who does wind sprints in preparation for their 40s.
—Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
In an excerpt from her new book, Feral, writer Emily Pennington traverses the challenging terrain of Alaska's Gates of the Arctic—part of a years-long journey to visit every national park in the United States.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The film’s story spans thousands of years and traverses multiple continents, with locations ranging from Antarctica to Africa to the titular Indian city.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Published in 1994, The Riders follows Scully, an Australian man who traverses Europe, alongside his young daughter Billie, in search of the wife that abandoned them.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2026
On its voyage through intergalactic space, that light traverses countless clumps of dark matter.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 25 Jan. 2026
The world’s highest waterfall cable climb traverses 1,476 vertical feet and offers three levels of challenge (Level 3 is worth it just for the helicopter ride back to the base from the top).
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Hailey Bieber Bieber’s style traverses the ultra-trendy and the timeless.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
Running daily between the two cities, the train traverses 381 miles in about 11 hours.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
As Mesidor traverses the field at Bommarito Performance Systems in Aventura, there’s a part of him that wants to be alongside everyone else who does wind sprints in preparation for their 40s.
—Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
In an excerpt from her new book, Feral, writer Emily Pennington traverses the challenging terrain of Alaska's Gates of the Arctic—part of a years-long journey to visit every national park in the United States.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The film’s story spans thousands of years and traverses multiple continents, with locations ranging from Antarctica to Africa to the titular Indian city.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Published in 1994, The Riders follows Scully, an Australian man who traverses Europe, alongside his young daughter Billie, in search of the wife that abandoned them.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2026
On its voyage through intergalactic space, that light traverses countless clumps of dark matter.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 25 Jan. 2026
The world’s highest waterfall cable climb traverses 1,476 vertical feet and offers three levels of challenge (Level 3 is worth it just for the helicopter ride back to the base from the top).
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Hailey Bieber Bieber’s style traverses the ultra-trendy and the timeless.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traverses
Verb
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That district also crosses county lines — into Corona, Chino Hills and other parts of western Riverside and San Bernardino counties.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Spring equinox in the northern hemisphere will begin on March 20 as the sun crosses the celestial equator, in which geomagnetic storms are more likely due to the way solar wind interacts with Earth’s magnetosphere.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Chelsea Handler gave fans their first look at her hot new partner in an Instagram post on Monday about their travels together.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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One of the more unique spaces in Malcolm Cottage is the doll room, home to hundreds of dolls collected by RFK and Ethel during their travels.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The committee follows an earlier proposal in January by Councilmember Nithya Raman, seconded by Harris-Dawson, to place amendments to the tax before voters on the June ballot.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The show follows the famed musician and poet on a journey to the underworld to rescue his beloved Eurydice, who, burdened by hunger, agreed to work for Hades in his underground factory as a means of survival.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2026
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Popular trails include the two-day Shangarh to Pundrik Rishi Lake route and multiday treks like Neuli–Dhel or Gushaini–Rakhundi, which pass through mixed forests, blossoming village edges, and wide meadows.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the most ambitious combinations of food and vantage are reserved for lunches, which move daily to points along treks – the rim of a remote lake, a terrace in a quaint village house by the river, or a rooftop with panoramic views in the village of Zhong.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Playing the title role of a linguistics professor who faces changes and prepares her family for what's to come as the disease takes hold, Moore navigates the character arc with honesty and heart-tugging empathy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Expand the bed edge slightly to make a natural curve that your mower navigates with ease.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But that comparison is only valid if exclusively comparing regular unleaded gas and Level 3 fast chargers, which most EV drivers rarely use except for longer trips like this one.—
Adam L. Neal,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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So your first introduction to San Diego was coming down from San Francisco on work trips?—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So far Watson has allowed six runs over five Grapefruit League appearances, giving up seven hits, two walks and hitting a batter while striking out three.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Right-wing influencer Jake Lang walks with a goat and supporters at a protest organized by the influencer on Saturday in New York City.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Emiliano Tahui Gómez covers Latinos in Austin for the Statesman, including immigration, displacement and culture.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Reopening in March 2026 after a four-year renovation, this museum covers the history and culture of Tokyo, known as Edo until 1868.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Traverses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traverses. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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