as in continental
going across a continent
the transcontinental railroad a six-hour transcontinental flight
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The average price of a transcontinental flight has risen from $167 in late February to $414 in mid-March, according to a Deutsche Bank analysis.
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Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern are seeking federal regulatory approval for a merger of their two companies, which would create the nation's first transcontinental railroad company.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Mostly for the telephone and telegraph, but his other inventions spanned interests and included a metal jacket to assist in breathing, the audiometer to detect minor hearing problems and a device to locate icebergs,In January 1915, Bell made the first ceremonial transcontinental telephone call.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
The brand is offering up 15 adventures to the Land of the Midnight Sun, four journeys across the Pacific, and two transcontinental voyages that give you the chance to traverse both spots in one go.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
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Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern are seeking federal regulatory approval for a merger of their two companies, which would create the nation's first transcontinental railroad company.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Mostly for the telephone and telegraph, but his other inventions spanned interests and included a metal jacket to assist in breathing, the audiometer to detect minor hearing problems and a device to locate icebergs,In January 1915, Bell made the first ceremonial transcontinental telephone call.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
The brand is offering up 15 adventures to the Land of the Midnight Sun, four journeys across the Pacific, and two transcontinental voyages that give you the chance to traverse both spots in one go.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcontinental
continental
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It could, therefore, be used to threaten US bases in the Pacific, carrier groups, and perhaps even the continental US.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Beyond offering amazing sunset views, this rocky cape also happens to mark the westernmost point of continental Europe.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Transcontinental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcontinental. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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