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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
On its voyage through intergalactic space, that light traverses countless clumps of dark matter.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 25 Jan. 2026
The Sunset Limited, the railroad company’s southernmost route, traverses five states—Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 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
Hailey Bieber Bieber’s style traverses the ultra-trendy and the timeless.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
Irene Kelly, seeking justice for her daughter’s murder, traverses parallel universes, executing the killer time and again.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2025
Moonlight Canyon Trail Moonlight Canyon Trail is a roughly 2-mile loop in Agua Caliente County Park that traverses through a shady flat wash, up rocky hillsides and overlooks the desert and Vallecito Mountains.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2025
Tango’s also has a food truck that traverses the Treasure Valley.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
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, 29 Jan. 2026
On its voyage through intergalactic space, that light traverses countless clumps of dark matter.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 25 Jan. 2026
The Sunset Limited, the railroad company’s southernmost route, traverses five states—Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 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
Hailey Bieber Bieber’s style traverses the ultra-trendy and the timeless.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
Irene Kelly, seeking justice for her daughter’s murder, traverses parallel universes, executing the killer time and again.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2025
Moonlight Canyon Trail Moonlight Canyon Trail is a roughly 2-mile loop in Agua Caliente County Park that traverses through a shady flat wash, up rocky hillsides and overlooks the desert and Vallecito Mountains.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2025
Tango’s also has a food truck that traverses the Treasure Valley.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traverses
Verb
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But to enter the church, berate peaceful worshipers and scare children crosses a line.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Participants cross over to Miami Beach, and the route crosses the Rickenbacker Causeway and winds through neighborhoods in Brickell and Coconut Grove.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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As part of the program, each athlete will also receive personalized product gifting experiences to equip them for their travels, the company noted.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The model often posted about their relationship on social media, including sharing their travels together and Valentine’s Day gifts.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That, and putting your people first, is what matters first and foremost; everything else follows after.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The agreement, which would be the first for the EU in Asean, follows numerous such deals Vietnam has inked — including with the US, China, Russia, Japan, India, UK, France and Australia — as its global economic and security role grows.—
Nguyen Dieu Tu Uyen,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The half-day, full-day, or overnight treks start in McMillan, Michigan, about 90 miles east of Marquette.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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From the origins of the Yakuza, the dawning of chemical warfare, and FDR’s spy shops, the novel treks across World War II to the dawn of the Cold War.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Claire and Greg develop a relationship, while Claire navigates her mother’s critical illness in a different city, a hurdle that mostly takes the form of phone calls and text messages that relay the drama logistically, instead of emotionally.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Upon our arrival to Wilderness Vumbura Plains, our guide, Kabo, skillfully navigates the Jeep between sandy hills and flooded grasslands, occasionally swerving to avoid tree trunks chewed down to their stumps by elephants.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Experiment with sizes and shapes No two trips are the same, which means every getaway may require a slightly different combination of packing cubes.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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For additional comfort, the upper is made from breathable mesh to promote airflow, and the rubber outsole offers extra grip to help prevent slips and trips.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The abduction of Liam Conejo Ramos and his father—both of whom have pending asylum claims—was unfolding in the driveway of the family’s home, on a street where Granlund often walks her dog.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
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Occasionally a lobster mascot walks around.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Traverses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traverses. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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