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
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
After the Iranian parliament floated a plan to shut down the Strait of Hormuz in June following U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, China spoke out against closing the critical oil transit route.
—Didi Tang, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The movie's natal Neptune (which is at 1° Capricorn) and transiting Neptune (which is at 1° Aries) are activated by a 90° angle in the sky.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 3 July 2025
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Verb
The change comes one year after the Colorado legislature passed a law outlawing parking minimums near frequent transit corridors.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
After the Iranian parliament floated a plan to shut down the Strait of Hormuz in June following U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, China spoke out against closing the critical oil transit route.
—Didi Tang, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Kazakhstan plans to transit increasing oil volumes through Azerbaijan, with actual flows reaching 1.2 million tons between January and October 2024, despite technical challenges limiting capacity.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The movie's natal Neptune (which is at 1° Capricorn) and transiting Neptune (which is at 1° Aries) are activated by a 90° angle in the sky.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transit
Verb
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Today, the numbers are far worse, with the planetary boundary being crossed on the majority of land surfaces—but most prominently in Europe, Asia and North America, where land conversion for agriculture has taken its toll.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The number of returnees hit a record high in July, when over 50,000 people crossed the border on a single day.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For livestock, plan transport and shelter in advance.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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In today's market, an animatronic will run you $8k to $15k, depending on condition, not accounting for shipping or transport.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
8 Aug. 2025
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If not, grab a booth at MacLaren's and settle in as architect Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) traverses the streets, bars, and rooftop Halloween parties of New York in search of his one true love.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The fact that concrete is a much larger piece means the crack can traverse the entire pad.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Aug. 2025
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Transferring assets into a trust once litigation has begun or is imminent can be viewed as fraudulent conveyance.—
Blake Harris,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Now, a jury has convicted 29-year-old Britney Andrus of second-degree murder, burglary with assault or battery, grand theft of a motor vehicle and burglary of a conveyance in connection with the 2020 death of James Little, the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office announced July 29.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
Verb
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In 1971, President Richard Nixon met with the Emperor of Japan on the tarmac in Anchorage as Hirohito traveled to Europe for meetings.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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On the last day of the season, Athletic Club will travel to the Santiago Bernabéu to take on Real Madrid.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In a sweet video promo posted on both Instagram accounts, Danny is seen walking with Elena and personally inviting her to go on tour with him during the months of September and October.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
16 Aug. 2025
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Anybody walking the convention floor will immediately be dispelled of the notion that events like GalaxyCon are only for teenaged boys and middle-aged men nostalgic for their own youth.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Retirement account laws can be notoriously difficult to navigate at the best of times, but for the millions of former U.S. persons living abroad, understanding the tax implications of U.S. retirement accounts is critical.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Long trusted by parents to safeguard children and trained to navigate sensitive topics, pediatricians are quietly initiating some of the hardest conversations of their careers: If you’re detained, who will care for your child?—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The story follows all the ins and outs of their rise to fame.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Using data from three ongoing research programs, researchers followed over 200,000 health professionals for up to 36 years, regularly collecting detailed information about their diets and lifestyles.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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