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noun

Definition of transit

as in transport

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transit

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verb

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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Noun

The waivers allowed the transit of Iranian oil in exchange for nuclear inspections and freedom of movement for commercial ships traveling through the strait. — Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2026 The Red Line project is one leg of the city’s larger transit system plan to provide access to jobs, education and entertainment while also supporting and driving the region’s economy. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Verb

There was no immediate explanation for the ships that turned back on Friday and Saturday, though Iran has repeatedly said that vessels should only transit the strait through the route designated and authorized by the Islamic Republic. — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026 Any monetization of the strait would be a dramatic change from the situation before the war, when commercial ships carrying 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas supply transited the waterway without fees. — Abigail Williams, NBC news, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for transit

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Noun

Kayyalha said magnetic topological insulators offer a flexible platform for answering fundamental questions about quantum transport and topology.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
It's painted blue and white, and has a small deck area at the front that folds up for easy transport.

— Adam Williams July 10, New Atlas, 10 July 2026

Definition of transport

Verb

Traffic through the Strait had remained steady in recent days but was not increasing, according to a post from the UKMTO Sunday, which warned risks remained for vessels crossing the crucial waterway.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
The first shot sees Haaland sitting in a folding chair with his arms strongly crossed while wearing his red, white and blue kit.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Definition of cross

Noun

The lawsuit further alleges Lam remained in control of both organizations before and after the conveyance.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Reid is facing 10 charges, including burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, burglary of an occupied dwelling and criminal mischief of more than $200 but less than $1,000, jail records show.

— Sofia Saric May 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026

Definition of conveyance

Verb

Tehran meanwhile has tried to strengthen its leverage by saying crew members must gain permission to traverse the strait along routes approved by its officials.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
The first Spanish expedition to California in 1542 was followed about 220 years later when Gaspar de Portolá and Franciscan monk Junipero Serra traversed the coastal lands.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of traverse

Verb

More than 40 tall ships from 20 foreign countries participated, traveling through New York Harbor from near Sandy Hook, New Jersey, up to the George Washington Bridge.

— Nicole Jao, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Several Iraqi provinces announced official holidays to allow mourners to travel.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of travel

Verb

The Angels then chased Eovaldi when Logan O’Hoppe walked and Wade Meckler singled, driving in a run as the top of the order came to the plate.

— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Instead of relying solely on manual walk-around inspections, crews can assign inspection missions to the robotic platforms.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of walk

Verb

The parking at Krog Street Market can be intimidating, but there’s no need to try to navigate the valet or the small lot in the front of the market.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Ohtani successfully navigated traffic to throw a scoreless fifth, but Xander Bogaerts tagged him for an RBI double in the sixth.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

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