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
Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025
The transit issue remains unaddressed at a time when federal funding remains uncertain as Republicans in Washington negotiate major budget cuts.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Ariel can be seen transiting the disk of Uranus, with its shadow apparent on the planet's blue methane-rich atmosphere.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Verb
Meanwhile, population growth in previously rural areas combined with a dearth of transit options has led to massive increases in car traffic, putting more pressure on a system that wasn’t designed to accommodate pedestrians in the first place.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025
The transit issue remains unaddressed at a time when federal funding remains uncertain as Republicans in Washington negotiate major budget cuts.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Noun
The ship was spotted transiting southward through the Uraga Channel—located south of Tokyo, Japan—in early May.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Ariel can be seen transiting the disk of Uranus, with its shadow apparent on the planet's blue methane-rich atmosphere.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transit
Verb
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The east and west crossing streets along the parade route will be closed, as will 4th Ave N from Broad Street to Denny Way, starting at noon for parade staging.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Airplane passengers crossing the Indian Ocean who peered out their windows on Oct. 19, 2024, might have seen what looked like a fast-moving star suddenly flash and fade.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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It will also be focused around walkability and public transport.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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City hall officials said in a statement to NBC News that regular taxi and water transports would continue during the wedding festivities, which are reportedly set to kick off on Tuesday, June 24.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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By definition, anybody attempting to move through Venice will meet some, or several, bodies of water to be traversed.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County offers for loan two lightweight, all-terrain wheelchairs, each designed to traverse dirt, gravel, grass, snow and mud, spokeswoman Beth Schirott said.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
Noun
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From its inception in 2021, Now and Then has set out to redefine coffee as a culinary experience instead of merely a conveyance for caffeine.—
Emily Bloch,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Rios said the city had already explored the potential use of construction and conveyance tax funds, but that option did not pan out.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Portnoy recalls traveling with her husband to four different medical institutions after a year of misdiagnosis.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Drivers who only plan on traveling for short distances in extreme temperatures may not need to be concerned.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Verb
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When police arrived, the vehicle was unoccupied, but police round the victim and another passenger walking about a block away.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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Anyone who wants to make dense, high-hydration pizza dough or a perfect meringue should keep walking, and instead check out WIRED's guide to the Best Stand Mixers.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Special low-clearance drilling robots, which can be operated remotely, navigate tight corridors and doorways to create new foundations beneath the historic structure.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Like most environmental groups, the San Diego chapter of the Sierra Club is navigating an increasingly rocky road.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
Verb
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The Context American Pickers quickly became a History Channel hit following its debut in January 2010.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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After going down 3-1 in the bottom of the second, Lindor hit the first of the trio of third-inning homers, with Nimmo and Soto following suit to put the Mets back on top, 4-3.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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