as in crossing
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 traversing
For him, the perfect Sunday involves traversing the city, checking out record stores and visiting museums like the Museum of Jurassic Technology in Culver City.
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Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Carrasco originally planned to travel to the United States independently and then bring the rest of the family, but Aponte insisted the family face the journey, which included traversing several countries and jungles, together.
—Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Tristyn is then seen traversing the property through mud and water, then goes inside the home.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The reception welcomed participants in the Route 66 Centennial Caravan, a once-in-a-lifetime journey traversing all eight states connected by the Mother Road while highlighting preservation successes and future challenges facing the historic corridor.
—Daily News, 9 June 2026
Duncan believes the groups were likely explorers like him, traversing the large, 19th century sewer mains that run underneath parts of the city.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Kitten-heeled or stiletto-ed, red carpet step and repeating or traversing the city streets, Holmes has found a new, hard-working staple in the form of the thong sandal.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 June 2026
The kick-off is here, but the rally goes on for six days, traversing Louisiana, Texas and Mexico City.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
On the Iron Horse Regional Trail traversing Contra Costa and Alameda counties, the whir of electric bikes has become part of the summer soundtrack.
—Maddie White, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Carrasco originally planned to travel to the United States independently and then bring the rest of the family, but Aponte insisted the family face the journey, which included traversing several countries and jungles, together.
—Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Tristyn is then seen traversing the property through mud and water, then goes inside the home.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The reception welcomed participants in the Route 66 Centennial Caravan, a once-in-a-lifetime journey traversing all eight states connected by the Mother Road while highlighting preservation successes and future challenges facing the historic corridor.
—Daily News, 9 June 2026
Duncan believes the groups were likely explorers like him, traversing the large, 19th century sewer mains that run underneath parts of the city.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Kitten-heeled or stiletto-ed, red carpet step and repeating or traversing the city streets, Holmes has found a new, hard-working staple in the form of the thong sandal.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 June 2026
The kick-off is here, but the rally goes on for six days, traversing Louisiana, Texas and Mexico City.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
On the Iron Horse Regional Trail traversing Contra Costa and Alameda counties, the whir of electric bikes has become part of the summer soundtrack.
—Maddie White, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traversing
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The vote was 198-218, with 19 Republicans crossing the aisle to vote against it and seven Democrats voting for it.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Catalina is the closest offshore island vacation west of the Mississippi, reachable in about 70 minutes from Long Beach, San Pedro or Dana Point on the smooth, fast-crossing ferries of Catalina Express.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
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Former Senate and House Democratic Leader Chris Smith said the party had been navigating a complicated landscape in responding to Wasserman Schultz’s actions.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The series follows the Schwooper family — parents Naomi and Elliot, and kids Avi, Shira and Yoshi — through different years and even decades, as the family members evolve, navigating highs and lows, grief, anxiety and the gamut of the human experience.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Elsewhere in Ukraine, at least five people have been killed following Russian bombardment in the northeastern city of Kharkiv, according to Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The Limeira City Council is filing a complaint against the Brazilian federal government following the incident, according to the outlet.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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The journalists travelling with the pope sit at the back of the plane, while the pope, cardinals, bishops and Vatican staff sit at the front.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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This year, instead of traveling to Orlando for the annual Pulse remembrances, the family chose a different way to honor him.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Some were seen walking away after escaping the aircraft.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Despite living and walking the streets of Philadelphia 250 years ago, the research conducted by America's Founding Fathers continues to play a pivotal role in helping scientists understand how the Earth's climate is changing.—
Brandon Goldner,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Some of the allegations included removing protective plastic guards covering actresses’ vaginas during the filming of intimate scenes, and Franco getting angry when actresses didn’t want to go topless.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Reporters from England said this is a typical setup for the press covering the England men’s national team.—
Pete Grathoff
June 14,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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“Traversing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traversing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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