Thesaurus results for TRAVERSAL

traversal

noun

Definition of traversal

as in traverse

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Recent Examples of traversal Shackleton and his crew had intended to make the first complete traversal of Antarctica. — Eva Holland, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026 At the shelter, players can also test their skills in training sessions that teach the finer points of weapons and traversal, preparing them for tougher challenges ahead. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026 Dragon Mounts, Mechs, and Base Building The traversal and progression systems go well beyond standard open-world fare. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026 For the first few hours, the gatekeeping of these features leaves Hornet feeling dramatically underpowered in both a fight and basic traversal. — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for traversal

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Noun

Maroon Peak, including the route from West Maroon Creek and the traverse from North Maroon Peak, is set to close for the entire day so emergency responders can work.

— Celia Frazier, Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2026
During much of September, Mars continues its interesting traverse of Gemini, before ultimately crossing over into Cancer.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of traverse

Noun

Pisces February 19 – March 20 A plan involving travel, education, beliefs, or a bigger life direction may need one practical adjustment today.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
February 19 – March 20 A plan involving travel, education, beliefs, or a bigger life direction may need one practical adjustment today.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of travel

Noun

The avalanche occurred at a base camp on Himlung Himal in Nepal, when the workers were preparing for climbers to arrive for an expedition, Reuters reported, citing Tul Singh Gurung, president of Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA).

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2026
The expedition also established a coring system designed to meet standards set by the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP).

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of expedition

Noun

At present, tanker owners transiting the Strait of Hormuz must pay single trip hull insurance premiums equivalent to 6% to 10% of the vessel’s overall value.

— , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
But the pueblo blanco of Casares makes a good day trip, though meals are on the basic side in the town’s restaurants and cafes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of trip

Noun

Macklemore later claimed that he was dropped from the trek after Kraft mounted a pressure campaign against Sheeran to nix the rapper.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
The Michigan recruit also makes the trek every day from Evanston knowing that while Ann Arbor holds his future, the final year of being a star high school athlete is something to cherish and relish.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of trek

Noun

In vibrant blues and sunset oranges, maroon reds and forest greens, the panels pay homage to the Zoot Suiters, indigenous tribes such as the Nisenan from Nevada City and the UFW march that came to Southside Park in August, 2022.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP The distance in the march from the American Revolution to the age of artificial intelligence is almost beyond comprehension.

— STEVEN SLOAN, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of march

Noun

Bus and train passengers in Miami-Dade are one vote away from seeing their first fare hike in 13 years, with the County Commission set to decide the issue Tuesday.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
The company last month unveiled a new price hike for many of its streaming properties.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of hike

Noun

One of the tramps jumping off a freight car was the juvenile player, Frankie Darrow.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
In a California town called Anzar in the late-19th century, Paulette is living with a local magnate’s eccentric son who’s fascinated by the tramps gathering outside his manor.

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

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