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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
Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
An effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a transit point for much of the world's trade in oil and gas, may restrict China’s access to relatively cheap Iranian oil and also impede its broader commerce with the region.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Some had residency or citizenship in a third country and were transiting through Turkey.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The new electric rides replaced transit-style buses that were manufactured in 1998.
—Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
An effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a transit point for much of the world's trade in oil and gas, may restrict China’s access to relatively cheap Iranian oil and also impede its broader commerce with the region.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Iran has threatened to strike vessels seeking to transit the waterway, fueling a surge in prices for oil and other fuels.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Some had residency or citizenship in a third country and were transiting through Turkey.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transit
Noun
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Crude prices jumped following reports that two tankers were set ablaze in Iraqi waters after apparent Iranian strikes, part of a broader wave of attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Because of its delicate nature, a special crate has to be built for its transport.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That district also crosses county lines — into Corona, Chino Hills and other parts of western Riverside and San Bernardino counties.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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As a result, millions upon millions crossed the border attracted by higher wages and better infrastructure, including hospitals, roads, sewers, clean water, schools for their children and other social services at the state or municipal level.—
Doug McIntyre,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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Transfers made after a dispute becomes foreseeable can be challenged as fraudulent conveyances.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The largest portion of the grant, over $10 million, will fund drainage improvements to existing stormwater collection and conveyance in Buenaventura Lakes.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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The research focused on helping Valkyrie adapt to changing conditions, traverse uneven terrain, and quickly connect visual information with physical actions for real-world robotic operations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Running daily between the two cities, the train traverses 381 miles in about 11 hours.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The agency advised Americans to travel by land to either Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, or Turkey, given that Iraqi airspace is closed at least until Monday.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
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That ability to travel across the European Union and to relocate to Italy or other EU countries makes Italian dual citizenship appealing.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The San Diego Trolley extension was completed in 2021 and riders can walk from the station down an escalator to the main mall.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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While the late Karl Lagerfield had a selection of male muses (Brad Kroenig and Baptiste Giabiconi walked his runways), an official foray into the menswear space never came to fruition.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Accessibility The property, set on a mountain, is pretty difficult to navigate by foot.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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In this setup, two propellers operate simultaneously, improving thrust and maneuverability for massive cargo vessels navigating ports and narrow channels.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Newport Beach has a new e-bike ordinance that imposes fines or possible impounding of e-bikes if the rules aren't followed.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The warning followed reports that Iranian forces had begun laying mines in the channel linking the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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