as in transport
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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
Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Data is encrypted at rest and in transit, and users can manage, delete, or disconnect their health data sources at any time.
—David Chou, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
While a trickle of vessels has been able to transit the waterway, traffic has stayed far below prewar levels, when over 100 ships would pass through each day.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 1 June 2026
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Noun
The city remains heavily reliant on international tourism and transit traffic, with its aviation sector serving as a gateway between Europe, Asia and Africa.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Data is encrypted at rest and in transit, and users can manage, delete, or disconnect their health data sources at any time.
—David Chou, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
The oil that reaches Yanbu then transits through the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
While a trickle of vessels has been able to transit the waterway, traffic has stayed far below prewar levels, when over 100 ships would pass through each day.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transit
Noun
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Halverson began walking that student to and from her transport van every day.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The air force also operates limited transport and rotary-wing assets, including Antonov An-2, An-26 and An-32 aircraft, occasional Ilyushin transports, and approximately 13 helicopters, including Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-14 and Mi-24 variants used for transport, naval support and utility missions.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Many people have been shot trying to cross the barrier, including a 44-year-old father who was killed earlier this month.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Most people who become infected never develop symptoms, but if a person becomes infected for the first time during pregnancy or shortly before conceiving, the parasite can cross the placenta and infect the fetus.—
Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Reid is facing 10 charges, including burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, burglary of an occupied dwelling and criminal mischief of more than $200 but less than $1,000, jail records show.—
Sofia Saric
May 7,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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More room for all on board is needed due to the mobility conveyances of our oldest and youngest.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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It will be designed to operate for a year, traversing hundreds of miles across the lunar terrain.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Named after a Norwegian ship that traversed the North and South poles at the turn of the 20th Century, Fram2 sought to pay homage to its namesake with a pioneering polar voyage of its own.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Potter said the whole goal behind Thrifty Traveler is to help show people how to travel more for less.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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But soft bananas don’t travel well.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Verb
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There are 36 villas here, a line-up of restaurants and bars, walking trails through primary forest, open-air massages, an immaculate lawn tennis court, two spas and a boutique.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The plan was to walk to the Ecuadorian embassy, on Avenue de Messine, west into the Eighth Arrondissement, just south of the gate into Parc Monceau.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Accessibility Elevators are the main way to navigate the hotel, and there is an accessible Deluxe Room with a roll-in shower for easy access.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Photos released by the FGR appear to show agents navigating the underground passageway, access points leading into the tunnel and evidence recovered during the operation.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Both were able to spot tracks, on dusty roads, and follow the tracks to successfully find wildlife.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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