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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
Despite their magical abilities, Potter and his friends Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger faced the same problems as regular pre-teens and teens navigating life in boarding school.
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JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025
Miller is navigating through the kinks, continuing to get acclimated with the taping of his wrist — something he’s been instructed to do — and working through the rust associated with not playing in an actual competitive game for nine months.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
And as the cast — including Ayo Edebiri and Andrew Garfield who play the accuser and the accused, respectively — engage in an unflinching battle of wits, navigating one knotty maneuver after another, what stands out is their clothes, which are as sharp as the dialogue.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
And there, navigating among bags overflowing with gear and laundry carts and the crushing silence, was Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The series mostly follows the band’s real-life experience navigating high school, while developing their musical talent on the side.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 10 Oct. 2025
Vélib started the year earlier, and Copenhagen had started a system in 1995, but the tech behind Montreal’s scheme became the backbone for bike-sharing programs in London, New York, Chicago, and dozens of other places, turning two wheels into a genuine option for navigating cities.
—Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Along with feeling more like herself, Luddington reflected on how much clarity the diagnosis brought her after months of navigating symptoms with no explanation.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Students benefit too, with a curriculum designed to give them practical tools for navigating online life safely.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025
Miller is navigating through the kinks, continuing to get acclimated with the taping of his wrist — something he’s been instructed to do — and working through the rust associated with not playing in an actual competitive game for nine months.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
And as the cast — including Ayo Edebiri and Andrew Garfield who play the accuser and the accused, respectively — engage in an unflinching battle of wits, navigating one knotty maneuver after another, what stands out is their clothes, which are as sharp as the dialogue.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
And there, navigating among bags overflowing with gear and laundry carts and the crushing silence, was Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The series mostly follows the band’s real-life experience navigating high school, while developing their musical talent on the side.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 10 Oct. 2025
Vélib started the year earlier, and Copenhagen had started a system in 1995, but the tech behind Montreal’s scheme became the backbone for bike-sharing programs in London, New York, Chicago, and dozens of other places, turning two wheels into a genuine option for navigating cities.
—Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Along with feeling more like herself, Luddington reflected on how much clarity the diagnosis brought her after months of navigating symptoms with no explanation.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Students benefit too, with a curriculum designed to give them practical tools for navigating online life safely.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigating
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Researchers have used LLMs to engage with people who believe in conspiracy theories, and there is promising early evidence that generative AI may be able to make a difference in steering people away from such false beliefs.—
John Wihbey,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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Boultier expresses similar views and suggests steering clear of muddy pastels like dusty lilac or pale mint green.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Centuries ago, a fleet of Spanish ships laden with gold, silver and jewels taken from the New World was sailing back to Spain when a hurricane wrecked the flotilla on July 31, 1715, spilling the treasures into the sea, according to the 1715 Fleet Society.—
Kate Payne,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Emerald Cruises & Tours follows the seasons by sailing Europe’s rivers when blossoms and vineyards are at their peak, and heading south for Caribbean warmth in the winter.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
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Many of the activities, such as hiking in Pisgah National Forest, viewing Looking Glass Falls, and traversing Sliding Rock in season, are outdoor-centric.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Trails have suffered erosion, so take care while traversing them.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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The system extends to Netflix’s feedback culture, where the company is piloting generative AI capabilities to help employees navigate the company’s radical transparency approach.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Launching a denim recycling program in North America, piloting a repair service and expanding the Ralph Lauren Vintage offering.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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For all that, national NFL ratings are cruising along at a 15-year high.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to its modular Dual+ battery system, the board can deliver between three-and-a-half and seven hours of cruising time, according to SipaBoards.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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Gannon was upset after Demercado dropped the football before crossing the goal line on what should have been a 72-yard touchdown that would have put Arizona up 28-6 early in the fourth quarter.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Philadelphia 76ers are crossing their fingers to avoid a repeat of last year’s tire fire.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Isabella Lozano had been traveling in the eastbound lanes of the freeway when the crash happened in front of her vehicle.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Pair it with a cardigan and ballet flats for a cozy spin, style it with a blazer and bodysuit for the office, or go casual with a graphic tee and sneakers while traveling.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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In four days, their season was over following a Wild Card Series loss to the New York Yankees, a series where their youth and inexperience showed.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The series’ first season, chronicling the crimes of Milwaukee serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, prompted a conversation about the exploitation of Black and disabled people’s stories for entertainment, while the season following the Menendez Brothers led to a real-world reconsidering of their guilt.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Navigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigating. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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