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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
Some expats find that administrative processes can be slow and that navigating the system takes patience, especially for those who do not speak French.
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
In tests using an ex vivo pig stomach model, the robot demonstrated that different motion modes were essential for navigating complex internal structures.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Both of them suggest the guitarist Loren Connors leading the early roars of Earth, his intuitive way of navigating the instrument’s neck bolstered by a formidable wall of hum at his back.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Product placement is designed to highlight high-demand items and reduce time spent navigating aisles.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 14 May 2026
BlackRock is seeking broader access to China's fast-growing wealth and retirement markets while navigating increasing political scrutiny in both Washington and Beijing.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Participants will explore navigating difficult conversations and finding hope in the process.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Black households, already navigating a persistent wealth gap, are usually the first to feel it in their actual finances.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 May 2026
Hiring has slowed even as the economy keeps growing, and millions of workers are navigating a labor market that no longer follows the rules.
—Federica Cocco, Washington Post, 13 May 2026
Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
In tests using an ex vivo pig stomach model, the robot demonstrated that different motion modes were essential for navigating complex internal structures.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Both of them suggest the guitarist Loren Connors leading the early roars of Earth, his intuitive way of navigating the instrument’s neck bolstered by a formidable wall of hum at his back.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Product placement is designed to highlight high-demand items and reduce time spent navigating aisles.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 14 May 2026
BlackRock is seeking broader access to China's fast-growing wealth and retirement markets while navigating increasing political scrutiny in both Washington and Beijing.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Participants will explore navigating difficult conversations and finding hope in the process.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Black households, already navigating a persistent wealth gap, are usually the first to feel it in their actual finances.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 May 2026
Hiring has slowed even as the economy keeps growing, and millions of workers are navigating a labor market that no longer follows the rules.
—Federica Cocco, Washington Post, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigating
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His legacy is steering the economy through a pandemic and the worst inflation in a generation.—
Andrew Ackerman,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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Here, such extended sequences of cowboys steering their steeds and working their land feel rushed.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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From Komodo National Park To Chilean Patagonia Lamima is also sailing through Komodo National Park this summer, an Indonesian destination Lyons says is also notably on the rise.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The area offers a clear line of sight of Space's Starbase test site (as well as the boats sailing around Port Isabel, which is nice).—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Punk Essays, is a coming-of-age collection of pop-culture criticism and personal narratives traversing the author’s formative years in South Gate, CA, through present day adulthood, navigating the center of being black, Latino, and a punk.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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To that end, the architects will create a second public entrance and construct a new 33,000-square-foot exhibition space for the Mona Lisa, allowing visitors to access the famed artwork without traversing the rest of the museum.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
18 May 2026
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Four startups — Algas Organics, X Net, Carbon Wave and Chemergy — are piloting ways to turn sargassum into useful products like fertilizer or building materials.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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The technology pioneered by BETA is part of the vanguard of self-piloting planes in the space.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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After cruising to a 12-5 record with an NFC Championship Game appearance in 2024, the Commanders fell apart, physically and otherwise, in 2025.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Sheehan was cruising along in the fifth inning, having allowed just one hit – a bloop single – in the first four.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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Drones crossing borders raise tensions In recent months, Ukrainian drones aimed at Russia have crossed or come down in NATO territory on numerous occasions.—
Liudas Dapkus,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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After holding the fire back early Tuesday, the blaze picked up again in the afternoon, increasing in size by more than 300 acres and crossing Albertson Fire Road to the south before firefighters got a handle on it again.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Daily News,
20 May 2026
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Joao Gomes, one of the few current players to escape the wrath of disgruntled supporters, lingered on the pitch after his team-mates had left following a brief, post-match lap of appreciation.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Austin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis said investigators took a 15-year-old and 17-year-old into custody following the shootings, which began late Saturday and continued into Sunday morning.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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His most famous early picture, of three rakish young farmers walking to a country dance in new hats, stiff suits, and too-big shoes, couldn’t have been a commission.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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They’re crafted from organic cotton, which shoppers say is soft, breathable, and comfortable enough for walking, commuting, or sitting through long travel days.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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“Navigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigating. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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