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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
Rip currents are formidable natural forces, but knowing how to react can significantly increase your chances of safely navigating these challenging waters.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
The characters are left navigating a world where people often turn on each other rather than challenge the systems around them.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
As a result, more families will find themselves navigating the intersection of health, caregiving and wealth preservation than ever before.
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John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Runcie is sharply attuned to the vast uncomfortable grey areas of gender and power relations, navigating them with wry, revelatory observations that are devastatingly acute.
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Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
In the 2000s, Bloomberg consolidated the various agencies into a one-stop shop for navigating city government.
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Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina secured a World Cup berth by navigating a dramatic UEFA qualifying campaign.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Cat care also has a physical component, including bending to scoop litter and navigating a pet that can sometimes get underfoot, creating a fall risk.
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Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
But make no mistake, this show about them navigating New York is very different from the literal In the City — by about 15 years.
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Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
The characters are left navigating a world where people often turn on each other rather than challenge the systems around them.
—
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
As a result, more families will find themselves navigating the intersection of health, caregiving and wealth preservation than ever before.
—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Runcie is sharply attuned to the vast uncomfortable grey areas of gender and power relations, navigating them with wry, revelatory observations that are devastatingly acute.
—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
In the 2000s, Bloomberg consolidated the various agencies into a one-stop shop for navigating city government.
—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina secured a World Cup berth by navigating a dramatic UEFA qualifying campaign.
—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Cat care also has a physical component, including bending to scoop litter and navigating a pet that can sometimes get underfoot, creating a fall risk.
—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
But make no mistake, this show about them navigating New York is very different from the literal In the City — by about 15 years.
—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigating
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Controversy upon controversy In a best-case scenario, the notion of steering a natural disaster is an ethical dilemma.
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In contrast, effectively navigating ice requires steering into the skid.
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Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife.
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Sail4th 250 kicks off Friday, featuring 40 vessels representing 40 nations sailing from the Verrazzano Bridge all the way north to the George Washington Bridge and docking at piers on 15 miles of waterfront across the city.
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Known for traversing the comedy club scene throughout the Big Apple, the stand-up artist is taking her talents on the road for the remainder of the year as part of a cross-country tour.
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Every year, about 90% of Central Oregon’s Deschutes River disappears into networks of canals and pipes traversing high desert.
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Prime ministers, chancellors and presidents have come and gone, but Orbán has been a stable fixture in Brussels’ halls of power, piloting Europe’s drift to the right.
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Authorities have not yet identified who was piloting the plane.
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The Brazilians are cruising early in the second half.
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Spending by active yachts supports marinas, hotels, restaurants, transportation providers and a range of local service businesses in major cruising destinations—not just in terms of guest or owner spending, but crew spending, too.
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Prosecutors said the children were then transported to El Paso after crossing the border.
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Hopes have risen that crude supplies will improve markedly with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that’s key for the world’s oil transport, even though the number of ships crossing the strait is still limited.
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The data points to the following leading causes of death in the 1900s.
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Matt Miller, the ESPN NFL Draft analyst who shared last month on social media that his left arm was amputated following an automobile accident in southern Missouri, reportedly is being investigated by the state attorney general.
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There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.
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Cooler, crisp days make walking the hill towns, wine tasting and dining outdoors far more comfortable than in the baking summer.
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