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
Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 11 July 2025
City officials released a report in 2024 covering various issues with transit projects encountered when Public Works oversaw those efforts.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 7 July 2025
Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Operators that do decide to transit Hormuz should adopt the highest security level available and maintain the maximum possible distance from Iranian waters, Greece’s ministry added.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 June 2025
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Verb
Also, Metro Nashville Police Department Captain Brian Williams was appointed transit liaison.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 11 July 2025
City officials released a report in 2024 covering various issues with transit projects encountered when Public Works oversaw those efforts.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 7 July 2025
Noun
But how the virus transits from skin to the nervous system, where the virus unleashes its most devastating effects, is still not understood.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Operators that do decide to transit Hormuz should adopt the highest security level available and maintain the maximum possible distance from Iranian waters, Greece’s ministry added.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transit
Verb
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After the rally that began in Cincinnati, around 100 people crossed the Roebling Bridge, heading toward Covington shortly after 8 p.m., according to police.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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Materialists had a solid run at the box office and recently crossed the $50 million mark worldwide, raking in $35.64 million from domestic theaters and $14.4 million from international markets, according to Box Office Mojo.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Programs utilizing these modes have the potential to reduce transport emissions 33.5% in Germany, 22.8% in Sweden, and 24% in the UK, the report cited.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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McGuire Moorman Lambert restaurants transport diners the way few other places can, and Sammie's is a prime example of that magic trick.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The scene was more amusing than threatening — onlookers whipped out cell phone cameras to document the sight of horses traversing the grounds.—
Jim Newton,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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Created by the brand’s in-house team, the campaign features Zhao traversing the great outdoors, lush mountains, and cityscapes, eventually fleeing to the moon, all rendered via cutout paper collages.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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Earlier this year, 41 conveyance units were listed as out of service on an MIA spreadsheet.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 July 2025
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City conveyance regulators issued the building’s management an order to comply on April 9, 2024, citing multiple violations related to a malfunctioning elevator.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
Verb
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The clip’s filming location in Kansas City, rather than across the pond, suggests that Ted’s closest pals have traveled to the States, perhaps to convince him to coach Richmond’s women’s team.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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As the investigation continues, New York State Police are asking for the public's help in gathering additional video evidence or eyewitness accounts of the silver car the father and daughter traveled in from July 11 until July 19 on I-87, per the press release.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Unfortunately, many of those motivated buyers are walking away from the summer empty-handed because the supply of star players was extraordinarily scarce.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The union hopes to walk away from the Indy meeting with more confidence that a deal will be done before the deadline.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Moving forward, Peeks said, situations like this will have to be navigated on a day-by-day basis against a backdrop of uncertainty.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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Was that tricky to navigate at a fraught time for the nation?—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
Verb
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London came in at number two, followed by Hong Kong, Monaco, and Zurich.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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Alpha Gang follows a group of alien invaders sent to conquer Earth.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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