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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
Airspace restrictions have become an increasingly common challenge for airlines navigating a world shaped by geopolitical conflict.
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Zach Levitt, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
What unfolds is a deeply personal chronicle of war, exile and heartbreak, as Israa grows up navigating adolescence, identity and belonging far from the home she was forced to leave.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
As both women were navigating filming for Mormon Wives and competing on the ABC show, Whitney was bearing the brunt of an online hate campaign in real time.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Several users offered practical frameworks for navigating this distinction.
—Ryan Brennan
march 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Kobabe’s memoir unfolds roughly chronologically, documenting eir process of self-discovery through experimentation, reading, and navigating evolving relationships.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
But even in navigating those heavy personal feelings, Baumann couldn’t help but zoom out.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026
The app's features include navigating the process of obtaining essential documents, such as birth certificates, and providing a peer support network.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
From hiking and biking to navigating swaying cruise ships and 500-acre theme parks, shoppers have put these comfy, supportive sandals to the test.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Zach Levitt, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
What unfolds is a deeply personal chronicle of war, exile and heartbreak, as Israa grows up navigating adolescence, identity and belonging far from the home she was forced to leave.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
As both women were navigating filming for Mormon Wives and competing on the ABC show, Whitney was bearing the brunt of an online hate campaign in real time.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Several users offered practical frameworks for navigating this distinction.
—Ryan Brennan
march 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Kobabe’s memoir unfolds roughly chronologically, documenting eir process of self-discovery through experimentation, reading, and navigating evolving relationships.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
But even in navigating those heavy personal feelings, Baumann couldn’t help but zoom out.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026
The app's features include navigating the process of obtaining essential documents, such as birth certificates, and providing a peer support network.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
From hiking and biking to navigating swaying cruise ships and 500-acre theme parks, shoppers have put these comfy, supportive sandals to the test.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigating
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Noem's departure marks a turnaround for a close ally to the president who was tasked with steering his centerpiece policy of mass deportations.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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But experts recommend steering clear.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa reportedly told parliament Thursday that another Iranian vessel is sailing close to Sri Lanka’s territorial waters.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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There are still nearly 100 ships outside the gulf, 40 of which are still sailing toward the region, MarineTraffic says.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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The French carrier had already rerouted three of its services traversing the Suez Canal back around the Cape of Good Hope due to the uncertainty in the region.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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With commercial truck builds that are bigger than average cars, difficulty halting, and limited maneuvering, these factors can make traversing construction zones riskier for commercial truck drivers.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2026
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Multiple big players will start piloting the principles on their shows including Channel 4, Disney, Banijay and Sky.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Sunnyvale began piloting a similar program limited to northwest Sunnyvale.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Its 1959 Googie-style sign pierces the sky, a beacon of hope for weary road-trippers cruising this achingly lonely stretch of highway.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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They could be seen cruising around on Tomter's golf cart in Pigeon Falls, Wisconsin.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Around the same time, a flight to Bangkok from Helsinki had to reroute south, crossing the Middle East.—
Zach Levitt,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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What Iran decides to do remains uncertain, but experts say a concerted attack on desalination plants would be crossing a clear red line.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Detainers are still valid following an inmate transfer, and facilities are generally responsible for forwarding detention requests along to the receiving institution to ensure that a detainer remains in an inmate’s file.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Oil depots in Tehran smoldered following overnight strikes by Israel.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Another, smaller girl in pinkish pants can be seen walking closely behind the girl in blue.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Navigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigating. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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