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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
The pair bonded immediately through an insatiable intellectual exchange — conversations that formed the basis of many of LaSota’s future blog posts — as well as their experiences navigating their respective gender transitions.
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Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
This documentary explores the life and legacy of Sly Stone and his groundbreaking band, Sly & the Family Stone, while delving into the broader themes of the pressures and complexities faced by Black artists navigating success.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The podcast will see the married couple exploring the realities of navigating major life changes, from relationships under pressure, shifting identities, family dynamics and figuring out the future when life looks different from the past.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The results are already visible in logistics, manufacturing, and autonomous systems—warehouse robots navigating crowded spaces with fewer collisions, autonomous vehicles rehearsing edge cases before encountering them on the road.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Artificial intelligence is another issue Trump has been focusing her efforts on, launching the Fostering the Future Together’s inaugural summit, bringing together first spouses to provide children with tools for navigating AI, and the Presidential AI Challenge.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
Beware the narrow stairs, though; navigating the building’s five floors and rooftop terrace requires stamina.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is losing her only staffer with deep experience navigating City Hall.
—Molly Smith, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
Under the Zagros Mountains outside Shiraz, a family of Iranian nomads and their reticent sons investigate the disappearance of twelve sheep while navigating their flock through the modern city of poets in this dreamy documentary.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
This documentary explores the life and legacy of Sly Stone and his groundbreaking band, Sly & the Family Stone, while delving into the broader themes of the pressures and complexities faced by Black artists navigating success.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The podcast will see the married couple exploring the realities of navigating major life changes, from relationships under pressure, shifting identities, family dynamics and figuring out the future when life looks different from the past.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The results are already visible in logistics, manufacturing, and autonomous systems—warehouse robots navigating crowded spaces with fewer collisions, autonomous vehicles rehearsing edge cases before encountering them on the road.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Artificial intelligence is another issue Trump has been focusing her efforts on, launching the Fostering the Future Together’s inaugural summit, bringing together first spouses to provide children with tools for navigating AI, and the Presidential AI Challenge.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
Beware the narrow stairs, though; navigating the building’s five floors and rooftop terrace requires stamina.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is losing her only staffer with deep experience navigating City Hall.
—Molly Smith, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
Under the Zagros Mountains outside Shiraz, a family of Iranian nomads and their reticent sons investigate the disappearance of twelve sheep while navigating their flock through the modern city of poets in this dreamy documentary.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigating
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From climbing those mountain peaks to steering her canoe down that river wild, not to mention several other impressive survival skills along the way, this is Charlize at full tilt.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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The reality tells a far different story about the man steering the nation into war.—
John Whitehead,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Euphoria later resumed sailing toward the Gulf of Oman, according to Lloyd’s List.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ships sailing the Great Lakes are also designed for expedition-style travel, with a focus on education, science, and environmental awareness.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Iran war has led to a virtual stoppage in ships traversing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, constraining the flow of global energy supplies.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Soon, Callaghan — alongside Nic Mosher and Evan Gilbert-Katz — was traversing the country in a shabby RV, documenting the surreal, perturbing and often hilarious fringes of American culture.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Village Board decided to keep the slip lane, but provide removable bollards to allow for flexible closure for events/peak season, thereby maintaining traffic flexibility, allowing seasonal dining and a temporary plaza and piloting long-term improvements.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Among CFOs deploying some form of AI at scale, including machine learning, GenAI, or agentic, over 40% are highly satisfied with AI results, compared to just 25% at companies still piloting AI, according to the report.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Then the four front propellers tilted forward, and the aircraft accelerated, no longer hanging on its rotors like a helicopter but cruising on its wings like a small airplane.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
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The fifth-inning dinger got the Bombers on the board, as Boston southpaw Payton Tolle had been cruising up to that point.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The digital trading platforms rose after Bitcoin prices hit their highest levels since early February, crossing $78,000.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Lyrids will hang around until April 30, crossing paths with the next meteor shower, Eta Aquariids, which is set to peak on May 5 and 6.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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The declines come after a winning week for Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbing to all-time highs last week following a ceasefire between Iran and Lebanon.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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The 16-team field is set following the Play-In Tournament, which featured several close games.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Imanaga tossed seven innings for the first time this season, limiting the Phillies to just three hits, including the home run, while walking one and striking out one batter.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Cassidy has long advocated for vaccines Cassidy has spent years walking a political tightrope.—
Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Navigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigating. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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