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
Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Lake-effect snow is anticipated as cold air traverses the relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes, with several inches of accumulation and hazardous travel possible, especially near Lakes Erie and Ontario.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Not only is the light spooky, but the three-hour tour traverses large rooms where the tuberculosis clinic was housed.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
There is also a dancing thread, taking the shape of the Quarona factory and circling the globe before arriving in New York, where a Loro Piana truck with raw fiber bales traverses the facade.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
This musical journey traverses seven decades of pop music, from the 1960s to today.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
During the test, the robot successfully traverses randomly placed debris, ascends, and descends steps without difficulty.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
The new musical Saturday Church traverses both contexts, following a sensitive Black teenager (played by Bryson Battle) who’s torn between his love of church and his burgeoning understanding of his queerness.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
The book traverses the story of these relationships elegantly.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Rock Creek Loop traverses approximately seven miles of ravines, creeks, subtropical forest, and small footbridges.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Lake-effect snow is anticipated as cold air traverses the relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes, with several inches of accumulation and hazardous travel possible, especially near Lakes Erie and Ontario.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Not only is the light spooky, but the three-hour tour traverses large rooms where the tuberculosis clinic was housed.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
There is also a dancing thread, taking the shape of the Quarona factory and circling the globe before arriving in New York, where a Loro Piana truck with raw fiber bales traverses the facade.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
This musical journey traverses seven decades of pop music, from the 1960s to today.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
During the test, the robot successfully traverses randomly placed debris, ascends, and descends steps without difficulty.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
The new musical Saturday Church traverses both contexts, following a sensitive Black teenager (played by Bryson Battle) who’s torn between his love of church and his burgeoning understanding of his queerness.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
The book traverses the story of these relationships elegantly.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traverses
Verb
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Reader's Digest singled out Arizona's portion of Route 66 for travelers looking for shorter trips along the route, which spans 2,448 miles and crosses eight states.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Working as a security guard in downtown Cairo, his path crosses that of young Muslim woman.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The post included snaps of her posing on travels, relaxing on a beach and in a gym during her pregnancy.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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As new products and innovations hit the market and her solo travels continue, she's curated quite the arsenal of safety devices and accessories.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Prokop’s arrest follows allegations of abuse from his ex-girlfriend, Sarah Hyland, who accused Prokop of verbal and physical abuse during their five-year relationship.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Arrest follows disturbing video The Hopkins County Sheriff's Office arrested Hicks for animal cruelty.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The half-day, full-day, or overnight treks start in McMillan, Michigan, about 90 miles east of Marquette.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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From the origins of the Yakuza, the dawning of chemical warfare, and FDR’s spy shops, the novel treks across World War II to the dawn of the Cold War.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The film unfolds across intimate Brooklyn spaces — apartments that feel borrowed, late-night conversations that blur into morning, chance encounters that reopen old wounds — as Roger navigates his lingering bond with his ex (Nicole Beharie) and a tentative new connection (DeWanda Wise).—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
30 Dec. 2025
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The legal action comes as Outback Steakhouse navigates a challenging period for the brand.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Another three-point play by Bead, who finished with 20 points, left Bryant with a 70-61 lead, only to see Jonesboro score on two consecutive trips to get closer.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Whether we’re headed to the gym, lounging at home, or planning your next trips, Lululemon is our go-to destination for a workout wardrobe that doubles as casual and travel wear.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The agent who fired approaches the vehicle, then walks away and tells other agents to call 911.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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Beat writer Lauren Williams walks us through a few theoretical trades here.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The total misuse of COVID funds in the district, which covers the Charlotte metro area, includes tens of millions, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.—
Chase Jordan
January 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Inside the manor house, a rustic spread including cornetti, orange cakes, apricot pastries, homemade granola, and local cheese covers an enormous industrial-style table.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Traverses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traverses. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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