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as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
it will take some effort to navigate that stretch of hills, but we can do it
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Recent Examples of navigate
Talking to a narcissist—whose behavior is characterized by grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy—is the ultimate example of navigating conversational landmines.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
People grow less able to handle criticism, recover from setbacks, or navigate conflict.
—Jonathan Alpert, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Co-written by Baumbach and Emily Mortimer, the film blends sharp humor with aching self-reflection as the pair navigates a whirlwind of public tributes, old grudges and family estrangements, forcing both men to confront the choices, compromises and identities that have defined their lives.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Mom's Guide to Rush!, which follows mother-daughter duos navigating the high-stakes world of sorority recruitment.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Angela Haupt, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
People grow less able to handle criticism, recover from setbacks, or navigate conflict.
—Jonathan Alpert, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Co-written by Baumbach and Emily Mortimer, the film blends sharp humor with aching self-reflection as the pair navigates a whirlwind of public tributes, old grudges and family estrangements, forcing both men to confront the choices, compromises and identities that have defined their lives.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Mom's Guide to Rush!, which follows mother-daughter duos navigating the high-stakes world of sorority recruitment.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigate
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This will mark the first time LL Cool J, 57, is steering the ship solo.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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That’s before, in recent years, the Canadian government steered dedicated funding to support First Nations creative talent.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Several outfitters, including LeBarge Tropical Cruises, sail most days of the week.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Disney Cruise Line Disney sails Halloween on the High Seas voyages in September and October, where passengers will find special decor – including a magical Halloween tree – themed desserts and drinks and other festive activities.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Patient data traverses unsecured networks in jurisdictions beyond the scope of oversight.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Much of the rest of the hike was dry and traversed gentle gravel bars or smooth limestone expanses, skirting the edges of grassy bluffs and rocky cliffs.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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The district last year also piloted a new science curriculum from Lego Education.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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The next steps identified by the team include piloting the system at an operational site and evaluating thermal storage options to provide a heat boost after sunset.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The park service reminded the public to wear a life jacket when swimming, floating, fishing or boating on the Delaware River.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The global boating market historically outperformed global GDP growth, aligning its performance to the growing wealth of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and the global stock market’s gains.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hasan told Semafor that the publication, just over a year old, would cross 500,000 total subscribers on Substack within the next few weeks; more than 50,000 of them pay monthly or annually.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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While the brothers aren't expected to cross paths, speculation continues over whether Harry will reunite with his father, King Charles.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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What To Know Putin's comments follow days of high diplomacy, which included attending the Shanghai Co-operation Organization (SCO) summit, celebrations in Tiananmen Square marking the end of World War II and meetings with world leaders.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The excitement following a superb victory at Manchester City was quelled somewhat by a home defeat to Bournemouth, but optimism endures that Frank’s side can clinch a top-five spot.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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With a 63-minute rain delay mixed into the third quarter, the Eagles outscored the Cowboys by a pedestrian 3-0 margin to walk away with a 24-20 victory.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Royals’ defense erased a potential rally in the fourth inning after Cameron surrendered a double to Rengifo and walked first baseman Oswald Peraza.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Navigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigate. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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