Synonyms of navigating

navigating

verb

present participle of navigate

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• steering
• piloting
• conning
• hijacking
• helming
• commandeering

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sailing
• cruising
• ferrying
• boating
• shipping (out)
• voyaging
• kayaking
• making sail
• taking ship
• canoeing
• coasting
• yachting

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• traversing
• crossing
• following
• walking
• traveling
• tracking
• covering
• transiting
• passing (over)
• cutting (across)
• riding
• coursing
• proceeding (along)
• hiking
• going
• treading
• perambulating
• peregrinating
• tramping
• traipsing
• running
• crisscrossing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of navigating

Companies are navigating economic uncertainty, a highly selective capital environment, market volatility, and rapid technological change driven by AI, Ackerman said. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026

From there, the track winds through downtown, with drivers navigating turns on 9th Street, Constitution Avenue, 7th Street and Independence Avenue before making the final turn back toward the Capitol and the start-finish line. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Successfully navigating this season requires executive emotional intelligence, curious listening, and adaptive constructive feedback strategies that provide clarity at both ends of the spectrum. — Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Following Reagan’s death, the local community and her young family are navigating a void that had been filled with her love and dedication. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

The rise in deadly crashes has some drivers concerned about navigating the construction zone, particularly with lane shifts and changing traffic patterns. — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

But between navigating selective palates, food allergies, social media-worthy lunchbox inspiration, food noise, and the inevitable comparisons with classmates, striking a balance between sustenance and satisfaction can quickly become overwhelming. — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

Claire now advises executives and organizations on navigating the complicated communications landscape, speaks and writes frequently about tech worker issues, and publishes an existential advice column for tech workers on Substack. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026

Volek recommends a similar level of caution when navigating the citizenship-by-investment process. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026