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
Over the coming years, a team of 57 scientists and local guides explored all the major rivers and tributaries of the Okavango Delta, traversing this vast landscape in dugout canoes, on motorbikes, on foot, and in armored vehicles.
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Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
What consumers need is someone and something focused on the actual experience of traversing the fractured content universe.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The route covers just over 2,400 miles in about 52 hours, traversing the American West through the scenic Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevadas.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
The lion had been seen traversing the city since at least Sunday and probably got lost while dispersing from its mother, the agency said.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The students then walked a 1-mile loop, starting at Fairmount Avenue and traversing around the block on Ardmore Avenue, Henry Clay Street and N Kimbark Place.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The still visuals are accompanied by a minute-long clip of the group traversing from destination to destination.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The Ducks will visit Seattle before traversing the border for dates in Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
As for a synopsis of their excursion traversing the Mountain and Pacific time zones, Lee noted the up-and-down nature of his team that included a rough outing against Golden State preceding the date with Denver.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Jan. 2026
Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
What consumers need is someone and something focused on the actual experience of traversing the fractured content universe.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The route covers just over 2,400 miles in about 52 hours, traversing the American West through the scenic Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevadas.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
The lion had been seen traversing the city since at least Sunday and probably got lost while dispersing from its mother, the agency said.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The students then walked a 1-mile loop, starting at Fairmount Avenue and traversing around the block on Ardmore Avenue, Henry Clay Street and N Kimbark Place.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The still visuals are accompanied by a minute-long clip of the group traversing from destination to destination.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The Ducks will visit Seattle before traversing the border for dates in Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
As for a synopsis of their excursion traversing the Mountain and Pacific time zones, Lee noted the up-and-down nature of his team that included a rough outing against Golden State preceding the date with Denver.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traversing
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Thus, American ski racing fans—and more than a few orthopedic surgeons—will be watching Vonn’s run while crossing their fingers, knocking on wood, and rubbing lucky rabbits’ feet during the descent.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Feb. 2026
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That means that more than 1,400 miles of the entire southern border will have a physical barrier to deter people from crossing by the time the current and future projects are completed.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Feb. 2026
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The new installment promises challenges across diverse locations, from navigating the Angolan desert in track vehicles to immersing in Malaysia’s automotive scene and testing American performance cars in California.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Neighbors in some communities have seen a reprieve from snow removal, yet others continue to wait while navigating tough sidewalks.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The ban on Proust would be lifted in 1953 (following a protest in parliament on his behalf some years previously).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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In fall 2025, Johnson delayed the swearing-in of now-Representative Adelita Grijalva following a special election in Arizona.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
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The two endpoints have moved a meter farther apart, traveling at, say, one meter per second.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Swiss Federal Railways, or SBB, is your go-to railway when traveling within Switzerland, and one-way tickets cost $30 on average.—
Erik Buckingham,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Baboons will show their buttocks to others before walking away; the entire troop then departs.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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That mindset led him to post on a neighborhood app offering free dog walking for seniors.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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In New York, the publication dogged former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s progressive policies and his personal life, covering everything from his gym visits to his divorce in cringe-inducing detail.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Democrats Menefee, a former Harris County attorney, and Amanda Edwards, a former member of Houston's city council, competed in a runoff to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District, a solidly Democratic area covering part of Houston and the surrounding region.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Traversing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traversing. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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