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
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Maps show the 900 block is five lanes wide and traverses a heavily commercial strip in north Washington, including multiple motels, stores and restaurants.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
The full route connects Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area over a 51-hour journey, but many travelers do a portion that connects Denver with San Francisco on a route that traverses the Rockies.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
The highway traverses the ancestral homelands of more than 25 tribal nations.
—Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Over an efficient five tracks, West traverses the sonic styles of her generation — from nu-metal riffs to rage-rap 808s — with dazzling confidence.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
Equipped with advanced LiDAR sensors and 360-degree cameras, the humanoid autonomously traverses the site, capturing high-definition data and feeding it directly into health and safety workflows.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
The river traverses land where three generations of the Egger family once raised dairy cows.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Hale traverses mountain trails, excavates court records, and reflects on his family’s roots in the region to examine the unexpected connections between the two events.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Here, the Road Runner Express coaster traverses 679 feet of track through desert trails.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Maps show the 900 block is five lanes wide and traverses a heavily commercial strip in north Washington, including multiple motels, stores and restaurants.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
The full route connects Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area over a 51-hour journey, but many travelers do a portion that connects Denver with San Francisco on a route that traverses the Rockies.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
The highway traverses the ancestral homelands of more than 25 tribal nations.
—Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Over an efficient five tracks, West traverses the sonic styles of her generation — from nu-metal riffs to rage-rap 808s — with dazzling confidence.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
Equipped with advanced LiDAR sensors and 360-degree cameras, the humanoid autonomously traverses the site, capturing high-definition data and feeding it directly into health and safety workflows.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
The river traverses land where three generations of the Egger family once raised dairy cows.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Hale traverses mountain trails, excavates court records, and reflects on his family’s roots in the region to examine the unexpected connections between the two events.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traverses
Verb
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When a player crosses 30, health increasingly becomes the hardest target to hit.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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An intuitive Moon crosses your 10th House of Career while Saturn, planet of lessons, rests in your 5th House of Creativity, and their quincunx nudges you to refine spotlight plans with care.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Noun
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This month’s dinner is inspired by his travels to Greece and the people, ingredients and meals that left the biggest impression on him.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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The pair confirmed their relationship in December, sharing a collection of photos and videos from her time in Tokyo during her Lifetimes Tour, including snaps from her travels with the former leader of Canada's Liberal Party.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The movie, which premiered on Christmas Day 2025 and is now streaming on Netflix, is based on the 2008 documentary by the same name that follows the band's early days and Claire and Mike’s relationship.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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The move also follows a broader trend of stand-alone streaming apps giving way to bundling and partnerships — among them Disney+’s recent deal with CJ ENM’s TVing in Japan, and Viu’s own prior bundle with HBO Max, launched in Southeast Asia last year.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Made from a merino wool blend, these socks are naturally moisture- and heat-regulating, meaning Dad will stay comfortable on long, sweaty treks.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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The company runs five-day treks from Vail to Aspen, linking 10th Mountain Division huts.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The real fun happens outside, where Ana navigates the destruction the zombie plague has wrought on her peaceful suburban neighborhood — but not before a neighbor tries to steal her car and gets pancaked by an ambulance.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Thousands of providers who were cut off from Medicaid billing can once again receive funds, at least for now, as the Minnesota Department of Human Services navigates a revalidation process drawing bipartisan criticism.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Kkj 2-Pack Casual Tank Tops Loose, breathable tank tops like these are ideal for summer trips to the zoo, evening walks around the neighborhood, or just lounging around at home.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
23 June 2026
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State transportation officials also say commuters could save several minutes during rush-hour trips once the project is complete.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Verb
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There’s something soothing about having your first, real crush, and those butterflies in your stomach that feel even stronger when that crush walks by.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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In the meantime, parents can easily entertain their children at the ranch’s petting zoo where chickens and goats approach anyone who walks by.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Guided by the rare living sharks that once shared their seas, real-world expeditions seamlessly merge with cutting-edge visual effects to uncover stories from the deep and prehistoric seas in ways never before possible.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Spotted on separate expeditions in 2024 and 2025, both videos offer new information on the goblin shark simply based on where they were located.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
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“Traverses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traverses. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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