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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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From bizarre biological quirks that cause demonic hallucinations, to sci-fi scenarios like brains piloting robots and full head transplants, here are the weirdest science stories of 2024.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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After piloting twin SpaceX capsules to test technologies pivotal to future Mars flights, Isaacman told me in an interview that these demo missions are laying the foundation for a Big Bang-like explosion in space travel waiting in the wings.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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After ten days of cruising Antarctic waters, dodging icebergs, and spotting elephant seals, the cruise’s 140 passengers could toss their Dramamine, catch a plane from the gravel runway at Frei Station research base, and fly straight back to Chile.—
Blair Braverman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
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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In a very different way, Newcastle gave it all afternoon, running and challenging and protecting each other, treading a careful line and sometimes crossing it.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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If Samuelson struggled to the line, or worse yet dropped to the ground after crossing it, that would validate those views and set back for years the fight for gender equality in the Olympics.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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The following content is brought to you by PCMag partners.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
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The striker joined Frankfurt on a free transfer from Nantes in 2022 following the expiration of his contract, having scored 23 times in 87 appearances for the Ligue 1 side.—
David Ornstein,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Navigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigating. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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