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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
Former Senate and House Democratic Leader Chris Smith said the party had been navigating a complicated landscape in responding to Wasserman Schultz’s actions.
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
The series follows the Schwooper family — parents Naomi and Elliot, and kids Avi, Shira and Yoshi — through different years and even decades, as the family members evolve, navigating highs and lows, grief, anxiety and the gamut of the human experience.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 11 June 2026
Instead of navigating an absolute nightmare of fragmented regional regulations and building separate pipelines market by market, brands can plug into a unified ecosystem built for rapid cross-border trade.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The movie trilogy began with Steven Soderbergh's 2012 hit starring Tatum as a male stripper navigating life and ambition in Tampa.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
That question compares you only to people navigating the same jungle you're already lost in.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Four decades into navigating Hollywood, Nicolas Cage continues to find new ways to reinvent himself.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 June 2026
The way Daniel and Jackie get to know each other feels more authentic than genuine, navigating playful bonding moments as well as their own personal hang-ups.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 June 2026
The videos suggest that some of the groups spent up to three hours underground, a length of time that may seem unimaginable, but Duncan said passes quickly as sewer journeys require navigating slippery, humid environments and flowing water that could be a foot (30 centimeters) or deeper in places.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
The series follows the Schwooper family — parents Naomi and Elliot, and kids Avi, Shira and Yoshi — through different years and even decades, as the family members evolve, navigating highs and lows, grief, anxiety and the gamut of the human experience.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 11 June 2026
Instead of navigating an absolute nightmare of fragmented regional regulations and building separate pipelines market by market, brands can plug into a unified ecosystem built for rapid cross-border trade.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The movie trilogy began with Steven Soderbergh's 2012 hit starring Tatum as a male stripper navigating life and ambition in Tampa.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
That question compares you only to people navigating the same jungle you're already lost in.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Four decades into navigating Hollywood, Nicolas Cage continues to find new ways to reinvent himself.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 June 2026
The way Daniel and Jackie get to know each other feels more authentic than genuine, navigating playful bonding moments as well as their own personal hang-ups.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 June 2026
The videos suggest that some of the groups spent up to three hours underground, a length of time that may seem unimaginable, but Duncan said passes quickly as sewer journeys require navigating slippery, humid environments and flowing water that could be a foot (30 centimeters) or deeper in places.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigating
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Indeed, the trajectory of the textile industry is increasingly aligned with environmental and health safety standards, which are steering away from chemicals like PP.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Dec. 2025
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Each kitchen is different and some colors may work better in some than others, especially depending on your lighting, but overall, there are still some hues that designers advise steering clear of in this room of the home.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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The supertanker was seen sailing under the flag of Guyana, according to the BBC.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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The ship is 20 years old, initially sailing under the name The Toyo in 2005.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Slow down and use caution when driving, especially when traversing roads that have been heavily shaded today, or those that have not been treated.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Dec. 2025
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But the humble cookie both honors its history and defies it, traversing cultures, continents, and cuisines.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 Dec. 2025
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Nvidia, in partnership with other companies, is piloting technologies that allow data centers to adjust their power usage during periods of peak demand.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
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While Hines did not get into specifics about crew qualifications, Artemis 3 is heavily a test-piloting mission as the astronauts may be meeting with both SpaceX and Blue Origin moon landers to get the machines ready for the real deal.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
10 June 2026
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He's been cruising this season, leading the NTT IndyCar Series with 386 points, and looking every bit like the guy to beat (again).—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Chicago and Northwest Indiana formed an industrial hub then, with plentiful factory jobs from the steel mills behind the buildings that make up the city's iconic skyline, to car factories assembling the Fords cruising along Lake Shore Drive.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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Officials prohibit visitors from crossing, climbing or sitting on safety barriers on both sides of the falls, Jam Press noted.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Why kill an innocent man for crossing an arbitrary line in the sand?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Elsewhere in Ukraine, at least five people have been killed following Russian bombardment in the northeastern city of Kharkiv, according to Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The Limeira City Council is filing a complaint against the Brazilian federal government following the incident, according to the outlet.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Designed to resemble a California Craftsman-style village, the property’s cliffside paths stay active throughout the day—couples walking hand in hand, families heading toward the beach, and dogs making their morning, afternoon, and sunset rounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Today, there is a visitor center nearby, along with miles of walking trails.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Navigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigating. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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