as in to cross
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 traverse
Avery Lotz, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
However, these off-season cruises often traverse areas notorious for severe weather at a time when stormy weather is more likely.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Plotting a winter ski traverse of the Karakoram Himalaya?
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Verb
The former Fox News host and U.S. Army veteran, who some national security officials have cautioned may not have enough experience, traversed a tumultuous path to Tuesday's hearing.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
However, these off-season cruises often traverse areas notorious for severe weather at a time when stormy weather is more likely.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
Where a tram network traverses roadways, utilities must be removed from underneath the path.
—Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Plotting a winter ski traverse of the Karakoram Himalaya?
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traverse
Verb
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Eight years later, polls show the president has more support in the country for aggressive limits on immigration, in part because of a surge in migrants crossing the southern border during much of Mr. Biden’s time in office.—
Michael D. Shear,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Expanded a rule that lets people be deported with little administrative process from those close to the border who have recently crossed, to any undocumented person, anywhere in the U.S. who has arrived within the past two years — no criminal record required.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The guide includes activity suggestions, travel tips and practical information.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Six families and individuals working with the Opening Doors resettlement agency had their travel to the capital region canceled with just three days’ notice, while another 10 were given notice of about a week, said Jessie Mabry, the organization’s chief executive officer.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The appointment of Tim Noel underscores UnitedHealth Group’s emphasis on stability and experienced leadership in navigating the complexities of the American healthcare landscape.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Kings have successfully navigated Doughty’s 45-game absence.—
Eric Stephens,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Since the trek, she’s been working on developing a biopic about her own life and career.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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It’s described as a moderately challenging trek by AllTrails.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The faults at 6:10 p.m. and again at 6:11 p.m. coincided with two flashes in the vicinity of the transmission lines seen in a video captured by a camera at an Arco gas station in the moments before the Eaton fire began, followed by flames near the base of high-voltage transmission towers.—
Ivan Penn,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2025
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Before the action began, the proverbial ball was in Robert Lewandowski's court, who led the table with nine goals, followed by his Barcelona team-mate Raphinha with eight and Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy with seven.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This open-world action-RPG features great graphics and fantastic traversal and combat options.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PCMAG,
22 Jan. 2025
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Levels have either a sci-fi or fantasy theme with it; each has a different kind of gameplay mechanic, and both girls have their own special traversal abilities.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
12 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Thompson was killed while walking to an investor meeting in midtown Manhattan.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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In the video, the couple could be seen entering the Clubhouse at the Avalon at Arundel Crossing in Baltimore before Sydnee, 24, dashes off to the side to join her family members as William walks to take his place at the end of a makeshift silver pathway filled with roses and candles.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As part of a scientific expedition to obtain the exact location of the wreck, the navy officially confirmed the brothers’ 14-year-old discovery on January 16 using sonar imaging.—
Max Saltman,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, researchers with National Geographic Pristine Seas and the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority completed an exploratory expedition to the atolls to learn more about the creatures living up to 7,677 feet beneath the ocean’s surface.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Traverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traverse. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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