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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
Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
But the report’s data on morbidity — the rate of disease and injury — tells a story playing out in our own parks, libraries and transit stations.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Do keep in mind that Mercury is in detriment when transiting this Water sign, which isn’t ideal for problem-solving and logistics.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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Noun
One, spearheaded by the construction-giant ACS Infrastructure Development and autonomous-transit company Glydways, warned that tunneling in Central Florida could lead to delays, cost overruns and other issues.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
But the report’s data on morbidity — the rate of disease and injury — tells a story playing out in our own parks, libraries and transit stations.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Stena Imperative was approached by three pairs of small armed boats belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 16 nautical miles north of Oman's coast, the company said.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Do keep in mind that Mercury is in detriment when transiting this Water sign, which isn’t ideal for problem-solving and logistics.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transit
Noun
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The device also has three separate layers – one each for evaporation, ion transport, and electrical charge collection.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Two Boeing 747-8 aircraft, which are specialized jets with advanced communications and defense systems, will serve as the next generation of presidential air transport.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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His brilliant wide play and cross into the box that set up Hugo Ekitike for the away side’s first real sight of goal on 89 minutes was almost defining.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The process of pruning involves removing dead, diseased, damaged, or crossing branches that can attract pests and be an entryway for diseases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The measure outlines $450 million for large-scale recycling and reuse grants, $550 million for broader recycling programs, and $500 million for conveyance infrastructure upgrades, plus additional investments in other habitat and restoration activities.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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He was arrested and charged with five counts of burglary of unoccupied conveyance and three counts of conspire to commit burglary of an unoccupied conveyance.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As Mesidor traverses the field at Bommarito Performance Systems in Aventura, there’s a part of him that wants to be alongside everyone else who does wind sprints in preparation for their 40s.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Wake up to another day traversing the large island or just enjoying your campsite by the beach.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The playroom, a lively communal hub called The Hangout, is a dream come true, stocked with both ice-cream treats and healthy snacks (because balance), while practical touches like a dedicated laundry room show that the hotel really gets what families need when traveling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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This bag is known for its sturdy zippers and durable material for traveling and constant use.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Getting down to the beach also requires walking off-piste.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bloomberg | Getty Images China's central bank kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged Tuesday as authorities navigate a balancing act of supporting a slowing economy while maintaining currency stability.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Efforts are underway to integrate embodied artificial intelligence technologies designed to function as advanced onboard systems, enabling robots to navigate complex environments autonomously.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Aaron Zettler-Mann, executive director of South Yuba River Citizens League, explained that flows on the lower Yuba River briefly fell following the rupture, stranding young salmon in the rocks along the shore.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Mutschler led the Hawks with 21, followed by Sebastian Brown with 11 and Samuel Light with 10, including making three from beyond the arc.—
Zach McMahon,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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