as in crossing
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 traversing
From there, the monks will walk together again, traversing six miles to the temple where their trip began.
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Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The work is a stone arch that, rather than traversing a stream from one bank to another, stands in the water lengthwise, aligned with the rushing current, evoking a leaping salmon.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The red Coco robots, which have been traversing Chicago since late 2024, were joined last fall by a fleet of green units from Serve Robotics.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The disorder resulted in far fewer Palestinians traversing the border between Egypt and Gaza than was expected, nearly two years after Israel seized and shut the crossing.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Paths traversing the hillside, a wraparound porch and leafy terraces are integral to outside living at the Nittler Residence.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Over the coming years, a team of 57 scientists and local guides explored all the major rivers and tributaries of the Okavango Delta, traversing this vast landscape in dugout canoes, on motorbikes, on foot, and in armored vehicles.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
What consumers need is someone and something focused on the actual experience of traversing the fractured content universe.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The route covers just over 2,400 miles in about 52 hours, traversing the American West through the scenic Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevadas.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The work is a stone arch that, rather than traversing a stream from one bank to another, stands in the water lengthwise, aligned with the rushing current, evoking a leaping salmon.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The red Coco robots, which have been traversing Chicago since late 2024, were joined last fall by a fleet of green units from Serve Robotics.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The disorder resulted in far fewer Palestinians traversing the border between Egypt and Gaza than was expected, nearly two years after Israel seized and shut the crossing.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Paths traversing the hillside, a wraparound porch and leafy terraces are integral to outside living at the Nittler Residence.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Over the coming years, a team of 57 scientists and local guides explored all the major rivers and tributaries of the Okavango Delta, traversing this vast landscape in dugout canoes, on motorbikes, on foot, and in armored vehicles.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
What consumers need is someone and something focused on the actual experience of traversing the fractured content universe.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The route covers just over 2,400 miles in about 52 hours, traversing the American West through the scenic Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevadas.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traversing
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The pedestrian is cited for crossing at other than a crosswalk, a village ordinance violation, Fragassi stated.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Gallo, an Argentine national security officer who García says is innocent, was arrested in 2024 and charged with espionage and terrorism after crossing the Colombian-Venezuelan border to reunite with his partner and young son.—
Carmen Sesin,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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The new installment promises challenges across diverse locations, from navigating the Angolan desert in track vehicles to immersing in Malaysia’s automotive scene and testing American performance cars in California.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Neighbors in some communities have seen a reprieve from snow removal, yet others continue to wait while navigating tough sidewalks.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Administrative Office of the Courts contracted with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma to create the Oklahoma Office of Family Representation to manage the program following the enactment of the law in 2023.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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Leader of the conservative Primero Justicia party, Guanipa was among several high-profile political prisoners freed on Sunday, in the latest effort from Caracas to satisfy US demands following Washington’s ouster of strongman leader Nicolás Maduro.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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For example, Grab uses AI to automate menu translations in its food delivery app, allowing customers to easily access restaurant menus, even when traveling abroad.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Terryville resident Chalaine Kilduff and her 2-year-old son Beckham were traveling through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport last December when, like many 2-year-olds, Beckham started to cry during a long travel day.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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There was a woman in a camper on his property who had difficulty walking.—
Abrielle Kate Maddison,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, the officers spotted Brown and his girlfriend walking away from the section to the main hallway.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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In a media landscape increasingly defined by power and influence, the emails offer journalists a cautionary tale and a road map for covering the elite.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Venevision, which like most private networks dropped coverage critical of the government in recent years, has reopened its airwaves to anti-government voices, covering opposition leader María Corina Machado's every move in Washington since Maduro's capture.—
EGINA GARCIA CANO,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Traversing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traversing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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