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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
Marina Watts, People.com, 16 May 2025
The result is a leaner, more transparent value chain that slashes transit times, anchors skilled jobs at home, and gives automakers, wind-turbine producers, battery materials manufacturers, and aerospace primes a domestic alternative to long-distance supply lines.
—William Jones, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
The Future of Nord Stream 2 Russian state hydrocarbon giant Gazprom’s $11-billion Nord Stream 2 pipeline project to transit the Baltic Sea refuses to die.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The transit system affects 350,000 commuters daily, along with those traveling to MetLife Stadium that evening for Shakira's concert.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 16 May 2025
The result is a leaner, more transparent value chain that slashes transit times, anchors skilled jobs at home, and gives automakers, wind-turbine producers, battery materials manufacturers, and aerospace primes a domestic alternative to long-distance supply lines.
—William Jones, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Verb
Where will the cruises go? ▶ Guests aboard Zaandam will transit the Panama Canal before traveling along the west coast of South America.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
The Future of Nord Stream 2 Russian state hydrocarbon giant Gazprom’s $11-billion Nord Stream 2 pipeline project to transit the Baltic Sea refuses to die.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transit
Noun
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The sharkskin-like material could be used by the U.S. Air Force on legacy aircraft that include the C-17 Globemaster III, C-130 Hercules cargo transport and the KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling airplane.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
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Any capacity increase would place an unmanageable strain on local transport, so Villa need the stadium expansion to happen alongside Witton’s rebuild.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Verb
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But his summary of the key moment is a nice analysis of the risk-and-reward of shooting for the near post, rather than crossing.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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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
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The lawsuit previously featured additional claims for civil conspiracy and fraudulent conveyance, but those were dismissed in earlier actions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Fort Worth plans to spend $22 million revamping a mile-long stretch of Ray White linking Mirage Drive and the bridge traversing Bear Creek.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2025
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If Diddy was on the plane, he would’ve first been inspected by customs officials before traversing Antigua, which is mandatory.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Messi and his teammates will travel to San Jose on Sunday and train there in preparation for Wednesday’s 10:30 p.m. game against the Earthquakes, who are coached by former U.S. national team coach Bruce Arena and whose roster includes former Inter Miami player Josef Martinez.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2025
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To be in the same location, at least one pair would have to travel and pay for a place to stay, because neither of their apartments could fit everyone.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
Verb
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When his remarks concluded, the pope walked down the steps at the front of the stage in the hall and shook hands with a line of Vatican officials, exchanging a few words with each person.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Hunter walks up to Mathurin, points at him and pushes him to the floor.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Rip currents are formidable natural forces, but knowing how to react can significantly increase your chances of safely navigating these challenging waters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
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In my experience, connecting with other Black patients made all the difference in navigating my eczema.—
Raelle Kennedy,
Health,
12 May 2025
Verb
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In the third, Jarren Duran tripled with one out and Rafael Devers followed with a walk, but Alex Bregman struck out and then Devers was caught stealing.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Also be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow me here on this blog.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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