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as in steering
to operate or control the course of
the hours of training that are required before a student pilot is allowed to navigate an airplane solo
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as in sailing
to travel on water in a vessel
the months that were once required to navigate around South America in the days before the Panama Canal
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as in traversing
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 navigating
As the year comes to a close, many of us feel the push to sprint toward the finish line—wrapping up projects, meeting deadlines, and navigating the whirlwind of holiday obligations.
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Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The company's experience serves as a valuable case study in navigating the complex intersection of technology, ethics, and business in the AI era.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This phase involved countless hours of trial and error, navigating a landscape where no-code workflow automation and CRM were still nascent concepts.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What’s next Officials have released few details about the next steps for making these changes, though navigating labor union contracts for personnel who staff the programs will be a critical part of the planning.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Given the evolving pressures in the pharmaceutical industry, manufacturers must take a proactive approach to navigating the challenges ahead.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Site visitors have to agree to the warning before navigating the web page.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The documentary sheds light on the pressures and challenges faced by Black artists navigating the music industry’s complexities.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The company's experience serves as a valuable case study in navigating the complex intersection of technology, ethics, and business in the AI era.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This phase involved countless hours of trial and error, navigating a landscape where no-code workflow automation and CRM were still nascent concepts.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What’s next Officials have released few details about the next steps for making these changes, though navigating labor union contracts for personnel who staff the programs will be a critical part of the planning.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Given the evolving pressures in the pharmaceutical industry, manufacturers must take a proactive approach to navigating the challenges ahead.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Site visitors have to agree to the warning before navigating the web page.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The documentary sheds light on the pressures and challenges faced by Black artists navigating the music industry’s complexities.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigating
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But Warren also gave off the impression he will be heavily involved in steering everything.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Williams, after steering Woods with his eyes, came back to Moore with a golden opportunity.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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The accelerated simulation means a neural network for piloting robots can spend the virtual equivalent of decades learning to pick up objects, walk, or manipulate tools during just hours of real computer time.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
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The chain is also piloting Uber delivery at 100 of its restaurants, with the goal of rolling it out to the rest of the footprint after the holidays.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Starting at $203,000, the Sportster 25 Surf is the company’s newest, smallest, and sportiest boat, engineered for wake-surfers skilled enough to bob behind a boat cruising at 11 miles per hour.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Celtics are cruising off of stellar chemistry and roster continuity.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The canal depends on reservoirs that were hit by 2023 droughts that forced it to substantially reduce the number of daily slots for crossing ships.Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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When Hart-Waldron later posted a story crossing the Severn Bridge—a bridge linking England and Wales over the River Severn—Matt liked it, prompting her to message him.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Mangione has gained both notoriety and support following the murder and his arrest.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The snow is supposed to end by Tuesday afternoon, and temperatures in the mid-Atlantic region will rise above freezing following a days-long cold snap.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Navigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigating. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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