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

Many are navigating partnerships, content opportunities, business ventures and NIL deals at a young age. — Adam Frank, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026

The Halloween actress went on to say that the family is still navigating the loss together. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026

Northern Colorado had tremendous difficulty navigating half-court pressure defense by Texas. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Vehicles navigating Staten Island Road can use the turnout by the water tower. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Without any other elite scorers on the team, opponents can load up to the ball side with ease, forcing Buzelis to spend all his time navigating traffic. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

It's been a colorful week for investors navigating the biggest swings in stocks since the tariff shock of April 2025. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Researchers also trained its walking system on flat ground, so navigating stairs and uneven surfaces remains a challenge. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Medicare enrollees navigating open enrollment face changing plan options, drug coverage costs and premiums, while some insurers are withdrawing plans or limiting enrollment ahead of 2027. — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026