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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
While the line hasn’t yet released the name of the lodge, Hernandez has ambitions for the property to become more than just a glorified transit hub for those headed to Antarctica. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024 The new downtown Phoenix transit center won't open until next year, but its name is official: Greg Stanton Central Station. Jeremy Duda, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
In the meantime, Venus will be transiting Scorpio and your 10th house of authority, career and reputation, adding a seductive and charming spotlight on your energy and public presence. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024 Commercial and military vessels alike must transit the sea to reach the Atlantic Ocean, passing through the Gulf of Finland and the narrow Danish straits with NATO eyes on all sides. David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for transit 

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“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

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