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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
Her Deandra operates through body language and subtext, exploring how a Black woman navigates revolutionary betrayal while protecting herself.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
Switching between Lily’s and Atlas’s viewpoints, ISWU navigates life post-divorce, second chances at love, and so much more.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
The show follows an ambitious friend group that navigates life and love in LA.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 8 Sep. 2025
Travelers are advised to stay updated on Spirit’s flight schedules as the airline navigates the restructuring process.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
As the pharmaceutical industry navigates increasingly complex regulatory landscapes, the adoption of generative AI could mark a turning point in how quickly and safely therapies reach patients worldwide.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
How to stay involved As MPS navigates decisions on student programming, facilities and budget challenges, the district is trying new ways to engage families.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As Lionsgate navigates a future post-Starz separation amid an overall revenue decline, the company is relying on its television production slate, which saw revenue rise 20% in the most recent quarter, as well as library monetization.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Rhea Seehorn navigates a different kind of Albuquerque on Pluribus, Vince Gilligan's ambitious new Apple TV+ sci-fi drama set to crash land on Earth in November.
—EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
Switching between Lily’s and Atlas’s viewpoints, ISWU navigates life post-divorce, second chances at love, and so much more.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
The show follows an ambitious friend group that navigates life and love in LA.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 8 Sep. 2025
Travelers are advised to stay updated on Spirit’s flight schedules as the airline navigates the restructuring process.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
As the pharmaceutical industry navigates increasingly complex regulatory landscapes, the adoption of generative AI could mark a turning point in how quickly and safely therapies reach patients worldwide.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
How to stay involved As MPS navigates decisions on student programming, facilities and budget challenges, the district is trying new ways to engage families.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As Lionsgate navigates a future post-Starz separation amid an overall revenue decline, the company is relying on its television production slate, which saw revenue rise 20% in the most recent quarter, as well as library monetization.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Rhea Seehorn navigates a different kind of Albuquerque on Pluribus, Vince Gilligan's ambitious new Apple TV+ sci-fi drama set to crash land on Earth in November.
—EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigates
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In the 2,000-meter 8+ race, Kate and Gabby shared the boat with a total of eight rowers plus a coxswain who steers the boat and sets the cadence.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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The conceit is inherently crowdpleasing — a man stumbling into strangers’ lives and finding unexpected connection — but Hikari steers it with earnestness, elevating it beyond sentimental comedy.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Disney Cruise Line Disney sails Halloween on the High Seas voyages in September and October, where passengers will find special decor – including a magical Halloween tree – themed desserts and drinks and other festive activities.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Aqua Blu, a former yacht of the Campari family reimagined as a 30-cabin expedition yacht, sails week-long routes from Bali through Komodo and up to Raja Ampat.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Patient data traverses unsecured networks in jurisdictions beyond the scope of oversight.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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If not, grab a booth at MacLaren's and settle in as architect Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) traverses the streets, bars, and rooftop Halloween parties of New York in search of his one true love.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Watch On For each mission simulation, one astronaut pilots the aircraft while another charts the landing area, marking key landmarks, identifying potential hazards and helping to track the flight path.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Red Dead Redemption 2 follows an outlaw named Arthur Morgan, who's part of the Van der Linde gang.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Co-created by The New York Times bestselling author Carr and season 1 creator and showrunner David DiGilio, Dark Wolf follows Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch) on his journey from the SEALs to the clandestine side of CIA special operations.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Woman of the Hour In her directorial debut, Anna Kendrick stars as aspiring actress Sheryl Bradshaw, who unknowingly crosses paths with a covert serial killer (Daniel Zovatto) while appearing on The Dating Game.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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At 147 minutes, the film occasionally crosses it, settling into rhythms more punishing than profound.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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