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as in to cross
to make one's way through, across, or over
once you transit that stretch of dense woods, the hiking should be much easier
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Recent Examples of transit
Marina Watts, People.com, 16 May 2025
The result is a leaner, more transparent value chain that slashes transit times, anchors skilled jobs at home, and gives automakers, wind-turbine producers, battery materials manufacturers, and aerospace primes a domestic alternative to long-distance supply lines.
—William Jones, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Kids could be transiting space on family vacations, or pregnant people on business trips.
—Dave S. Brody, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The transit system affects 350,000 commuters daily, along with those traveling to MetLife Stadium that evening for Shakira's concert.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 16 May 2025
The result is a leaner, more transparent value chain that slashes transit times, anchors skilled jobs at home, and gives automakers, wind-turbine producers, battery materials manufacturers, and aerospace primes a domestic alternative to long-distance supply lines.
—William Jones, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Verb
American Airlines also announced in February a trial program to make connecting easier for passengers transiting through London's Heathrow Airport.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Kids could be transiting space on family vacations, or pregnant people on business trips.
—Dave S. Brody, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transit
Noun
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The Chinese flotilla comprised the Type 075 amphibious assault ship Anhui; the Type 052D destroyer Suzhou; a pair of Type 054A frigates, the Zhoushan and the Xuzhou; and the Type 071 amphibious transport dock Longhushan—all identified by their hull numbers.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The wild-looking cab-less autonomous electric transport (AET) vehicles, which would not look out of place thundering down the highway in any science-fiction movie, are self-driving in most situations.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
Verb
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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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Five runs had crossed the plate before the Royals defense escaped the top of the first inning.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Rios said the city had already explored the potential use of construction and conveyance tax funds, but that option did not pan out.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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The lawsuit previously featured additional claims for civil conspiracy and fraudulent conveyance, but those were dismissed in earlier actions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Best Amazon Comfortable Shoe and Clothing Deals When traveling on assignment, my first packing priority is always comfortable shoes that can keep up with my busy schedule and not leave me with tired, achy feet at the end of the day.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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As the moon orbits around Earth and Earth orbits around the sun, the amount of sunlight that reflects off the moon and travels to our eyes changes every day until the moon appears as full.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Verb
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About four blocks away, Rivera, 30, was walking down Normandie Avenue.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
24 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
Verb
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Inside TikTok’s push to become a watch-and-shop destination Dec. 12, 2024 Retailers will have to learn how to navigate chatbots that might not recommend their products.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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His story reminds us that staying true to yourself, your beliefs and convictions required the courage to embrace risk, navigate resistance, and stay committed to a purpose that serves the greater good.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The pic follows crusty Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix), who decides to take on the town’s mayor, Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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Also be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow me here on this blog.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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