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
That same sense of gravity is felt by golfers traversing the dynamic dunes.
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Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Sure, there were attacks and counterattacks and waves of soldiers traversing across No Man’s Land.
—Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
After traversing nearby neighborhoods with William in their patrol car, officers found the boy's home and awoke his parents to the news.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Hurricane Milton, for example, had an intensification rate of 90 mph in 24 hours while traversing the Gulf’s ultra-warm waters last year, and Erin ranks in the upper echelon of historical Atlantic basin storms as well.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
The journey runs the entire length of Australia from south to north, covering 1,851 miles and traversing dramatic gorges and curious rock formations of the ancient mountains of the Flinders Ranges.
—Alesandra Dubin, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Several agencies have searched for Decker for nearly three months, traversing dense wilderness throughout the Pacific Northwest.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
The vehicle, which is finished in satin Astral Drift, also features redesigned front and rear bumpers with integrated tow hooks and skid plates to protect its underbody while traversing rough roads.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Yankovic is currently embarking on his 67-city Bigger & Weirder Tour — the largest of his career — traversing the country with enough instruments, intricate choreography, and wardrobe changes to make any pop star feel inadequate.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Sure, there were attacks and counterattacks and waves of soldiers traversing across No Man’s Land.
—Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
After traversing nearby neighborhoods with William in their patrol car, officers found the boy's home and awoke his parents to the news.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Hurricane Milton, for example, had an intensification rate of 90 mph in 24 hours while traversing the Gulf’s ultra-warm waters last year, and Erin ranks in the upper echelon of historical Atlantic basin storms as well.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
The journey runs the entire length of Australia from south to north, covering 1,851 miles and traversing dramatic gorges and curious rock formations of the ancient mountains of the Flinders Ranges.
—Alesandra Dubin, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Several agencies have searched for Decker for nearly three months, traversing dense wilderness throughout the Pacific Northwest.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
The vehicle, which is finished in satin Astral Drift, also features redesigned front and rear bumpers with integrated tow hooks and skid plates to protect its underbody while traversing rough roads.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Yankovic is currently embarking on his 67-city Bigger & Weirder Tour — the largest of his career — traversing the country with enough instruments, intricate choreography, and wardrobe changes to make any pop star feel inadequate.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traversing
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However, doing so is not straightforward, with AI crossing many technology and security domains from data governance to identity and access management.—
Josh Lemos,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Muscles crossing multiple joints such as the hamstrings appear especially vulnerable to variations in playing surfaces, given their central role in sprinting and cutting.—
Michael Hales,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hers is a supporting but impactful role, with Straus navigating the weight of portraying the daughter of a recovering alcoholic and aspiring performer.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Astrology may offer people tools for navigating these uncertainties.—
Christopher P. Scheitle,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Things won't get any easier for Flacco next week with the Browns traveling to Baltimore to play the Ravens, who typically always have a top-10 caliber defense.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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In February, more than 40 people were killed in southern Mexico when a bus traveling to Tabasco from the tourist city of Cancun hit a trailer truck and caught fire.—
Lizbeth Diaz,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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In 2020, James’ wife, Yesenia, and unborn daughter, Adalyn, were hit by a drunk driver while the family was out walking in Anaheim, as previously reported by NBC 4.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Although not yet confirmed, the American team is expected to make a scouting visit to Bethpage Black following their appearance at the Silverado Resort.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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At the WellChild Awards in London on Monday, May 8, Harry, 40, chatted with 13-year-old Grace Tutt, a Special Recognition winner who uses a wheelchair following a bus crash.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Welcome to Path to Playoff, the USA TODAY Sports newsletter covering all things college football and the chase for this year's national championship.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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While the negative human-health effects of smoke from the Glass Fire have been well documented, the toxic brown blanket covering the Napa Valley is also devastating bee populations, said local beekeeper John Sevigny.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Traversing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traversing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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