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

Chapter 2 portrayed Alejandro’s transition into life as a famous Latin music star navigating the pressures, routines and chameleon-like shifts of a successful career. — Cata Balzano, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Along the way, Michael develops an unlikely friendship with Kacey (Lauren Patel), while navigating the demands of his boss Gordon (Crook) and the watchful eyes of nosy neighbours Bev (Sophie Willan) and Clive (Jon Pointing). — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026

Read more about how Republicans are addressing the president’s messaging struggles, while Democrats are navigating party skepticism. — Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026

However cruel that injury was, Kraft was no stranger to navigating difficult terrain. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Sense and Sensibility Jane Austen’s debut novel has inspired a handsome new adaptation starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles as sisters navigating love in the aftermath of loss. — A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

Athens joins Georgia towns navigating Flock On Friday, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department announced the termination of Nick Barker, the Criminal Intelligence Analyst Supervisor and a non-sworn civilian employee for misusing Flock technology. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Doing so can cultivate a deeper connection to ourselves and others—and ultimately greater resilience and flexibility in navigating uncertainty. — Susan Parsons, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Hedge is riding shotgun and navigating, neck bent over two iPhones, the glow lighting his face from below. — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026