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
Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Running daily between the two cities, the train traverses 381 miles in about 11 hours.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
As Mesidor traverses the field at Bommarito Performance Systems in Aventura, there’s a part of him that wants to be alongside everyone else who does wind sprints in preparation for their 40s.
—Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
In an excerpt from her new book, Feral, writer Emily Pennington traverses the challenging terrain of Alaska's Gates of the Arctic—part of a years-long journey to visit every national park in the United States.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The film’s story spans thousands of years and traverses multiple continents, with locations ranging from Antarctica to Africa to the titular Indian city.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Published in 1994, The Riders follows Scully, an Australian man who traverses Europe, alongside his young daughter Billie, in search of the wife that abandoned them.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2026
On its voyage through intergalactic space, that light traverses countless clumps of dark matter.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 25 Jan. 2026
The world’s highest waterfall cable climb traverses 1,476 vertical feet and offers three levels of challenge (Level 3 is worth it just for the helicopter ride back to the base from the top).
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
While oil that traverses the strait is usually bound for Asia and other places rather than North America, the chaos still affects the United States.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Running daily between the two cities, the train traverses 381 miles in about 11 hours.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
As Mesidor traverses the field at Bommarito Performance Systems in Aventura, there’s a part of him that wants to be alongside everyone else who does wind sprints in preparation for their 40s.
—Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
In an excerpt from her new book, Feral, writer Emily Pennington traverses the challenging terrain of Alaska's Gates of the Arctic—part of a years-long journey to visit every national park in the United States.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The film’s story spans thousands of years and traverses multiple continents, with locations ranging from Antarctica to Africa to the titular Indian city.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Published in 1994, The Riders follows Scully, an Australian man who traverses Europe, alongside his young daughter Billie, in search of the wife that abandoned them.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2026
On its voyage through intergalactic space, that light traverses countless clumps of dark matter.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 25 Jan. 2026
The world’s highest waterfall cable climb traverses 1,476 vertical feet and offers three levels of challenge (Level 3 is worth it just for the helicopter ride back to the base from the top).
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traverses
Verb
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Stay curious and open to being surprised by who crosses your path.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The 8-mile-long singletrack crosses an unimproved 4WD road that leads back to the trailhead, so there are multiple bail options.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Mar. 2026
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What the law says The war has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway off Iran's southern coast through which about 20% of the world's oil and gas travels.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hertz’s first airport car rental office opened at Chicago’s Midway Airport in 1932, and has been fueling adventurous travels ever since.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Set in a collapsing Caracas, the film follows a woman who returns home after her mother’s funeral to find her apartment taken over by an armed militia.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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How the April Strike Builds on January 30 The April 5 action follows an earlier nationwide general strike on January 30, 2026, which Strike26 described as the opening phase of its campaign.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Guests enjoy priority access to Golf du Mont d’Arbois, while other activities include hiking, overnight treks, canyoning, mountain biking, exploring the nearby medieval village, helicopter tours or paragliding.—
Ramona Saviss,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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From an overwater bungalow in the Bahamas to an art-forward hideaway steps from jungle treks in Trinidad, these are some of the most memorable places to stay in the Caribbean right now.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Returning cast members include Minyeong Choi, Gia Kim, and Sang Heon Lee as Kitty navigates mounting secrets, scandals, and the inevitable insecurities that come with senior year.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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Brimming with spiritualism and sensuality, this neo-gothic story navigates the terrain between life and death, and between childhood and adulthood.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Chief among them are the many boat trips from neighboring Cabo San Lucas (a 35-minute drive away) particularly during whale-watching season, which runs from December to April.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The rabbis had asked several members who’d made trips there to talk about their experiences while standing on the bimah, before the Acheinu prayer was read.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Peters walks Atwood and hits Stewart to load the bases.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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When a job candidate arrives for an interview, the interviewer walks them to the kitchen for a beverage.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The district covers much of the Texas-Mexico border.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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You're also given a 5-year limited warranty that covers you in case something happens to it.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Traverses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traverses. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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