navigate
verb (used with object)
to move on, over, or through (water, air, or land) in a ship or aircraft.
have been navigating
-
present perfect progressiveof navigate.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Luxury names have been navigating a tough market in recent years, mainly due to sliding demand for high-end goods, especially in China, where European brands also face rising competition from local labels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Banks also have been navigating the tumult unleashed by the Iran conflict in the $30 trillion Treasury market.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 12, 2026
Residents including Carrie McBane have been navigating the gap between earning too much to qualify for Medicaid and too little to afford private insurance for years.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 29, 2023
“We have been navigating the COVID-19 pandemic for almost two years and, in line with our values, the safety of our associates and customers has remained our top priority,” Rosales said in an emailed statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2021
"It is not impossible," said Wilson, "I have been navigating Japanese waters for several years."
From Banzai! by Parabellum by Ferdinand Heinrich Grautoff
