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as in sails
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 traverses
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 navigates
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.
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Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
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
The Season 2 trailer promises more hijinks and hilarity as Isla navigates the pressures of running the family business and navigating the high-stakes world of professional basketball, while balancing the drama of her personal life (with Max Greenfield and Jay Ellis as romantic interests).
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
How the party navigates the runoff, and whether the dynamics that reshaped the Democratic primary carry into the general election, could determine whether a race once seen as safely Republican remains that way.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Owen treats a personal case and Bailey navigates hospital leadership.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
How the video game industry navigates this issue could influence companies in other sectors, said Nicole Greene, an AI industry analyst to the Post.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
During treatment, the AI assistant ensures every pulse navigates the precise line between high-energy efficacy and epidermal safety.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Bagula navigates complicated issues that come with being the second largest school district in California with a very diverse student population.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
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
The Season 2 trailer promises more hijinks and hilarity as Isla navigates the pressures of running the family business and navigating the high-stakes world of professional basketball, while balancing the drama of her personal life (with Max Greenfield and Jay Ellis as romantic interests).
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
How the party navigates the runoff, and whether the dynamics that reshaped the Democratic primary carry into the general election, could determine whether a race once seen as safely Republican remains that way.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Owen treats a personal case and Bailey navigates hospital leadership.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
How the video game industry navigates this issue could influence companies in other sectors, said Nicole Greene, an AI industry analyst to the Post.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
During treatment, the AI assistant ensures every pulse navigates the precise line between high-energy efficacy and epidermal safety.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Bagula navigates complicated issues that come with being the second largest school district in California with a very diverse student population.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigates
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Perfectionists Nini and Jane are feeling a bit neurotic, while Darlene Mitchell helpfully steers Juicy to develop a Karen that will lean into her strengths and make Ru laugh.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2026
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In an era in high school sports where boos, jeers, and uncalled-for chants are the status quo, Shelton steers fans to uplift rather than put down.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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Most tanker movement in the key Strait of Hormuz, where roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil typically sails past Iran’s coastline, remains at a halt.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Capasecca Yacht Another bespoke yachting experience, Capasecca — featuring four cabins that sleep up to eight guests — sails the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia and Procida, backed by a family with generations of seafaring heritage.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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The june bug traverses the flagstones lit through the glass door.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those residents might also like to see the name of Indian Creek, another rill which traverses the county, given a new designation.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Shrimp boats bob in the harbor, American flags flutter from pastel porches and old oak trees draped in Spanish moss offer cool shade.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Kennebunkport, Maine Lobster boats bob in the waves and beachcombers search for shells.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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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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Orban has frequently complained that Ukraine has blocked its oil supplies through a Russian pipeline that crosses Ukrainian territory.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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The road to the potato patches — where the community grows most of its vegetables — crosses several large gulches that frequently spill tons of rock and soil onto the track, requiring regular maintenance.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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