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as in to traverse
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 navigate
Walmart, Target and Home Depot are recent examples of how companies are struggling to navigate raising prices because of Trump’s tariffs.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
The range of panels spanned everything from navigating executive burnout to the business of beauty, as well as insights on entrepreneurship, making your voice heard, and representation.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 23 May 2025
Years of research poke holes in that idea, and buyers navigating a thicket of add-on dealer costs would disagree.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
Technology leaders who take a proactive, strategic approach will navigate the complexities of compliance while positioning themselves for sustainable growth.
—Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
The range of panels spanned everything from navigating executive burnout to the business of beauty, as well as insights on entrepreneurship, making your voice heard, and representation.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 23 May 2025
Years of research poke holes in that idea, and buyers navigating a thicket of add-on dealer costs would disagree.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
Technology leaders who take a proactive, strategic approach will navigate the complexities of compliance while positioning themselves for sustainable growth.
—Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigate
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Otherwise, Parkinson has steered clear of borrowing players from elsewhere, focusing instead on permanent signings.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2016, the plan steers the Kingdom from reliance on oil to become a global leader in such sectors as technology, entertainment and tourism.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Guests will sail aboard the luxurious and modern Amadeus Star, enjoying hotel-style comforts, gourmet cuisine, and private small-group excursions led by an experienced resident tour director.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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But then Betts misfired on a flip to second base, sailing the ball over teammate Tommy Edman’s head to put runners on the corners.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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The trail traverses parks, woodlands, pastures, and cemeteries.—
Sarah Beckwith,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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The 190-mile trail traverses three national parks and is one of the most popular long-distance hikes in England.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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In the lead-up to promoting that film, she has been spotted with Cruise in London at dinners, walks in the park and even on helicopter rides piloted by the action star himself.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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The model is being piloted at one of Crystal’s lifestyle apparel factories in China.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 May 2025
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With the weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said its marine unit has taken to the water in Lake Michigan and the Chain O Lakes to enforce the laws and keep boating safe.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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Thousands of tons of food and other vital supplies are waiting near crossing points into Gaza but until it can be safely distributed, around a quarter of the population remains at risk of famine, Renard said.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Israel finally agreed to ease the blockade on Sunday and said that 93 trucks had crossed the border on Tuesday and that an additional 107 had yesterday.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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The attacks into Sumy follow a Kremlin directive on May 21 that the military create buffer zones inside northern Ukraine – in Sumy and Kharkiv regions.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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What is this nagging discomfort that's seeming to follow me around?—
Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Rodriguez walked passed the victims and two other people, then turned to face the victims' backs and fired several times at them, the affidavit said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The actress, 40, walked the red carpet for the premiere of her upcoming film Honey Don't!—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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“Navigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigate. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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