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
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
The Rock Creek Loop traverses approximately seven miles of ravines, creeks, subtropical forest, and small footbridges.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
The june bug traverses the flagstones lit through the glass door.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Those residents might also like to see the name of Indian Creek, another rill which traverses the county, given a new designation.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 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
Verb
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
The Rock Creek Loop traverses approximately seven miles of ravines, creeks, subtropical forest, and small footbridges.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
The june bug traverses the flagstones lit through the glass door.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Those residents might also like to see the name of Indian Creek, another rill which traverses the county, given a new designation.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traverses
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Before colonial borders were instituted, Wichí territory spanned the Gran Chaco—a region that crosses through Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil.—
María Carri,
Artforum,
16 Apr. 2026
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Don’t forget to take a photo on the famous Queen Emma Bridge, a long pontoon bridge that crosses the natural harbor, between bites of sweets made by native Curaçaoans.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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The struggling low-cost airline has filed for bankruptcy protection twice, but has been buffeted by surging fuel costs and tepid customer demand for its products, even as other airlines that have skewed to more premium and business travels have seen their shares — and profits — surge.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The pair have mastered the couples' pic while on their travels together.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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The latter post was criticized by Ben Stiller for using footage from his 2008 comedy Tropic Thunder, which follows a group of actors who are unwittingly dropped into a Southeast Asian war zone.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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This development follows the delivery of the lead handling system’s primary components and the establishment of the plant’s structural foundation.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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This tracking tag is waterproof and dust-tight to ensure no damage is done, regardless of where your dog treks.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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Don't Miss On select days, a park guide leads intermediate-level off-trail treks.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Through a surreal odyssey that spans a century, the hero searches for his identity and navigates the highs and lows of fame and notoriety.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Recent engagements with both Israel and Iran underscore how India navigates complex geopolitical lines.—
Angela Chitkara,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Last Sunday, Zamiqua Miller, 33, died in NYPD custody in Brooklyn Central Booking after two trips to the hospital within a 24-hour span.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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On longer trips, riders can additionally bring along a second set of folding solar panels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The man, wearing a yellow shirt and black shorts, walks up to the woman and immediately swings the hammer at her head.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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Lily Heckathorn dominated in the circle in three innings of work, allowing not hits or walks and striking out nine batters in a perfect game.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The route covers three to six miles on the west side of the park—passing by Big Bear Spire, Secret Passage, and Cool Cave—and it’s described as easy to moderate.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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The hotel also charges a $25 taxable amenity fee per night, which covers in-room Wi-Fi, cultural workshops and classes, live local music, use of hotel bikes and stand-up paddleboards, self-parking, and access to the hotel’s fitness room and pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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