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
Known for traversing the comedy club scene throughout the Big Apple, the stand-up artist is taking her talents on the road for the remainder of the year as part of a cross-country tour.
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Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
26 June 2026
Every year, about 90% of Central Oregon’s Deschutes River disappears into networks of canals and pipes traversing high desert.
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Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Recently, Deep Robotics unveiled new footage of its DR02 humanoid traversing rough terrain, climbing stairs, and carrying equipment, which is built for industrial and hazardous-environment operations.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
As a result, when traversing loose sand, the rover ended up outperforming similar vehicles that were equipped with conventional wheels.
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New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Thursday saw the highest number of vessels traversing the strait since April, according to marine intelligence firm AXSMarine.
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Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
While the Deschutes River Trail makes traversing the area particularly leisurely, travelers can take advantage of Veo, a bike-sharing program that makes getting around quick and fun.
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Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
At least by someone who has spent four months traversing the country.
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Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
The original 1926 path of Route 66 swung sharply northward at Santa Rosa in eastern New Mexico to include the state’s capital of Santa Fe before traversing back south to Albuquerque and then west toward Arizona.
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
26 June 2026
Every year, about 90% of Central Oregon’s Deschutes River disappears into networks of canals and pipes traversing high desert.
—
Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Recently, Deep Robotics unveiled new footage of its DR02 humanoid traversing rough terrain, climbing stairs, and carrying equipment, which is built for industrial and hazardous-environment operations.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
As a result, when traversing loose sand, the rover ended up outperforming similar vehicles that were equipped with conventional wheels.
—
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Thursday saw the highest number of vessels traversing the strait since April, according to marine intelligence firm AXSMarine.
—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
While the Deschutes River Trail makes traversing the area particularly leisurely, travelers can take advantage of Veo, a bike-sharing program that makes getting around quick and fun.
—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
At least by someone who has spent four months traversing the country.
—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
The original 1926 path of Route 66 swung sharply northward at Santa Rosa in eastern New Mexico to include the state’s capital of Santa Fe before traversing back south to Albuquerque and then west toward Arizona.
—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traversing
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Prosecutors said the children were then transported to El Paso after crossing the border.
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Hopes have risen that crude supplies will improve markedly with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that’s key for the world’s oil transport, even though the number of ships crossing the strait is still limited.
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Rip currents are formidable natural forces, but knowing how to react can significantly increase your chances of safely navigating these challenging waters.
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The characters are left navigating a world where people often turn on each other rather than challenge the systems around them.
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The data points to the following leading causes of death in the 1900s.
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Matt Miller, the ESPN NFL Draft analyst who shared last month on social media that his left arm was amputated following an automobile accident in southern Missouri, reportedly is being investigated by the state attorney general.
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Overall, the recommendations from PRT are to get on a bus at a stop closest to your home, rather than traveling closer to downtown for a stop, which will reduce traffic.
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Tec-Troit reconnects locals, and also repeat tourists, with the roots of the music, but its performers won’t earn as much as internationally traveling DJs headlining other bigger festivals.
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There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.
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Cooler, crisp days make walking the hill towns, wine tasting and dining outdoors far more comfortable than in the baking summer.
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Roadside assistance is included, covering towing, flat-tire service and lockout support.
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Lining and fully covering them is better still.
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“Traversing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traversing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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