as in crosses
to make one's way through, across, or over
the spider traversed the wall from end to end
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Recent Examples of traverses
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
In two seasons, released in 2022 and 2025, the show traverses the Star Wars galaxy to show what means people employ to consolidate power and what risks others take to stop empire.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
The iPhone Air features a Google Pixel-like camera bar (that Apple calls the plateau) on the back that traverses the width of the phone with a single, solitary camera on the left.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Patient data traverses unsecured networks in jurisdictions beyond the scope of oversight.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
If not, grab a booth at MacLaren's and settle in as architect Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) traverses the streets, bars, and rooftop Halloween parties of New York in search of his one true love.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Always, there was a sense of knowing between us; a cosmic queerness that traverses time and space.
—M. Mick Powell
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
The project also calls for several banquet rooms, as well as a 6-foot-wide waterfront walkway, open to the public during business hours, that traverses the perimeter of the property.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
In two seasons, released in 2022 and 2025, the show traverses the Star Wars galaxy to show what means people employ to consolidate power and what risks others take to stop empire.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
The iPhone Air features a Google Pixel-like camera bar (that Apple calls the plateau) on the back that traverses the width of the phone with a single, solitary camera on the left.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Patient data traverses unsecured networks in jurisdictions beyond the scope of oversight.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
If not, grab a booth at MacLaren's and settle in as architect Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) traverses the streets, bars, and rooftop Halloween parties of New York in search of his one true love.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Always, there was a sense of knowing between us; a cosmic queerness that traverses time and space.
—M. Mick Powell
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traverses
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Woman of the Hour In her directorial debut, Anna Kendrick stars as aspiring actress Sheryl Bradshaw, who unknowingly crosses paths with a covert serial killer (Daniel Zovatto) while appearing on The Dating Game.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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At 147 minutes, the film occasionally crosses it, settling into rhythms more punishing than profound.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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From there, include heirloom pieces of your own, like a bohemian or eclectic bed cover inspired by your own travels.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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Nothing is cookie-cutter here, as furnishings are either bespoke designs from the Cavagnari studio, antiques the architect collected during his international travels, or one-off pieces acquired for the hotel.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Sep. 2025
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Red Dead Redemption 2 follows an outlaw named Arthur Morgan, who's part of the Van der Linde gang.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Co-created by The New York Times bestselling author Carr and season 1 creator and showrunner David DiGilio, Dark Wolf follows Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch) on his journey from the SEALs to the clandestine side of CIA special operations.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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David Gilmour’s 2024 Luck and Strange Concerts tour was definitely one of the most memorable classic rock treks of recent years, showcasing one of the greatest guitarists of all time performing from both the Pink Floyd songbook and his own mighty solo catalog.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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In this video, chef Henri Alén (whose restaurant Finnjävel Salonki is one of many in Finland to earn a Michelin star) treks through Helsinki and Finland’s oldest city, Turku, which is renowned as the country’s food capital.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
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Her Deandra operates through body language and subtext, exploring how a Black woman navigates revolutionary betrayal while protecting herself.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Sep. 2025
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Switching between Lily’s and Atlas’s viewpoints, ISWU navigates life post-divorce, second chances at love, and so much more.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Glamour,
10 Sep. 2025
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Attorney Michael Barasch has remained one of the program's fiercest advocates, lobbying in Washington and to lawmakers through dozens of trips to the nation's capital.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Wilson built a remarkable football life with those nine straight winning seasons out of the gate, including eight with double-digit victories that earned trips to the playoffs.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns walks on the field after the game against the Cincinnati Bengals during the game at Huntington Bank Field on September 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Monteverde’s cloud forest is a haven for nature lovers, with canopy walks and wildlife encounters that will delight young and old alike.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Drawing on his extensive study of history, which spans 500 years and covers the rise and fall of empires, Dalio sees a historical precedent for such transformative shifts.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Traverses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traverses. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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