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
The interior of the vehicle continues Lucid’s focus on a spacious cabin with significant storage and a large one-piece screen traversing most of the car’s front dash.
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
The number of oil tankers traversing the strait has been in the single digits or zero each day for the past week, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence, compared to about 50 per day prior to the war.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
As magical as the reserve is while in a vehicle, there is something disarmingly intimate about traversing it on two wheels.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
When traversing over ridges and up drainages, cautious backcountry skiers check the angle of slopes around them using a tool called an inclinometer.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Bookings for cargo entering the Persian Gulf are plummeting amid concerns for the safety of commercial vessels traversing the Strait of Hormuz.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
With commercial truck builds that are bigger than average cars, difficulty halting, and limited maneuvering, these factors can make traversing construction zones riskier for commercial truck drivers.
—Wyles Daniel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026
Further north on the East Wall is another series of steeps that is reached by traversing from the East Wall Gate, which is below the North Pole Gate.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Wake up to another day traversing the large island or just enjoying your campsite by the beach.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Michael Wayland, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
The number of oil tankers traversing the strait has been in the single digits or zero each day for the past week, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence, compared to about 50 per day prior to the war.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
As magical as the reserve is while in a vehicle, there is something disarmingly intimate about traversing it on two wheels.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
When traversing over ridges and up drainages, cautious backcountry skiers check the angle of slopes around them using a tool called an inclinometer.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Bookings for cargo entering the Persian Gulf are plummeting amid concerns for the safety of commercial vessels traversing the Strait of Hormuz.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
With commercial truck builds that are bigger than average cars, difficulty halting, and limited maneuvering, these factors can make traversing construction zones riskier for commercial truck drivers.
—Wyles Daniel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026
Further north on the East Wall is another series of steeps that is reached by traversing from the East Wall Gate, which is below the North Pole Gate.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Wake up to another day traversing the large island or just enjoying your campsite by the beach.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traversing
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Prosecutors allege Solis ran a red light at the intersection and hit a 41-year-old Pleasant Hill woman who was crossing the street in a crosswalk.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 59-year-old victim was crossing the street with his two dogs when a gray Jeep Cherokee plowed into him near 101st Ave.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The problem is compounded by construction blocking portions of the lanes and delivery vans navigating around barrels to park.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Juan Daniel García Treviño anchors the film as Liborio, a newcomer navigating a punishing New York that seems determined to break him.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The department gave the following details about the incident, noting that no police officers fired weapons or were injured.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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In a statement following his death, Crystal joined with other actors to honor Reiner's legacy.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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For the past four weeks, as crews have worked to connect the new Portal North Bridge to the rail line, service has been traveling along just one track of the old bridge in both directions.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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There were kids from legitimate moshpit organizations just traveling around, controlling the way the crowd reacted.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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While Dickey is a well-rounded adventurer, with deep climbing and canyoneering experience, her niche is highlining, which involves walking a narrow line rigged high above the earth.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Outdoor activities may require some flexibility, but brief wet periods shouldn’t disrupt plans for walking the beach, shopping or dining outside.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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But the push to tax the rich is about more than covering additional spending.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Thomas Jones is the University of Texas beat reporter for the Austin American-Statesman covering Texas football, Texas men's basketball, Texas volleyball, Texas softball and other things Bevo.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Traversing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traversing. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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