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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
Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Data is encrypted at rest and in transit, and users can manage, delete, or disconnect their health data sources at any time.
—David Chou, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
While a trickle of vessels has been able to transit the waterway, traffic has stayed far below prewar levels, when over 100 ships would pass through each day.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 1 June 2026
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Noun
The city remains heavily reliant on international tourism and transit traffic, with its aviation sector serving as a gateway between Europe, Asia and Africa.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Data is encrypted at rest and in transit, and users can manage, delete, or disconnect their health data sources at any time.
—David Chou, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
The oil that reaches Yanbu then transits through the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
While a trickle of vessels has been able to transit the waterway, traffic has stayed far below prewar levels, when over 100 ships would pass through each day.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transit
Noun
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At the outset of the war, gasoline prices surged in response to Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of global crude supply.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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According to guidelines issued by the Department of Justice, shackles may be used at federal facilities only to restrain violent inmates or prevent the escape of inmates during court appearances and transport.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Every July tens of thousands of cyclists cross Iowa from the Missouri River to the Mississippi, riding past farm stands that will turn into dance parties by nightfall, across miles of cornfields and up rolling hills.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Finally, remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches when pruning to keep your tree healthy.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
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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
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More room for all on board is needed due to the mobility conveyances of our oldest and youngest.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Despite his complicated feelings about the reservoir itself, his favorite cottonwood in the hundreds of miles of canyons he’s traversed is on the main body of water, near a kink in the canyon known as the Rincón.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Duncan believes the groups were likely explorers like him, traversing the large, 19th century sewer mains that run underneath parts of the city.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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And with roots travel booming, the library’s visitor numbers increased by more than a third between 2022 and 2025.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Your optimism travels farther when your inner base feels steady enough to support it.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2026
Verb
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There are 36 villas here, a line-up of restaurants and bars, walking trails through primary forest, open-air massages, an immaculate lawn tennis court, two spas and a boutique.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The plan was to walk to the Ecuadorian embassy, on Avenue de Messine, west into the Eighth Arrondissement, just south of the gate into Parc Monceau.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Accessibility Elevators are the main way to navigate the hotel, and there is an accessible Deluxe Room with a roll-in shower for easy access.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Photos released by the FGR appear to show agents navigating the underground passageway, access points leading into the tunnel and evidence recovered during the operation.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Both were able to spot tracks, on dusty roads, and follow the tracks to successfully find wildlife.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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