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
Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Yet, during a transit, the planet rotates just enough from JWST's vantage point for different regions of its atmosphere to come into view.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 June 2026
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 19 June 2026
Like Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd is reassessing the security situation in the strait following the developments, while keeping vessels ready to transit once conditions allow.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
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Noun
The rates cover 14 days of storage in transit, but a $25 storage fee per TEU will be tacked on for every day beyond the first two weeks.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Yet, during a transit, the planet rotates just enough from JWST's vantage point for different regions of its atmosphere to come into view.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 June 2026
Verb
Meanwhile, ships already in the Persian Gulf will likely start to transit the Strait as soon as they are guaranteed a secure passage, Rasmussen says.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 19 June 2026
Like Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd is reassessing the security situation in the strait following the developments, while keeping vessels ready to transit once conditions allow.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transit
Noun
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Nourse said safety tags are used to mark an animal that may be set for euthanasia so a nonprofit has time to line up transport, a foster, or an adopter.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The rail sections of Spectacular South Signature are spent in the top-tier Scenic Plus class, but note that more time is spent on other forms of transport, including a private-coach road trip down the South Island’s wild, train-less West Coast.—
Steve Madgwick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The vehicle was first detected traveling through Washington Heights, then flagged a second time about 10 minutes later crossing the University Heights Bridge.—
Jenna DeAngelis,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Since formally leaving the EU, those same potatoes must now pass customs checks and health inspections before being allowed to even cross the border into France.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 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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Thursday saw the highest number of vessels traversing the strait since April, according to marine intelligence firm AXSMarine.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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While the Deschutes River Trail makes traversing the area particularly leisurely, travelers can take advantage of Veo, a bike-sharing program that makes getting around quick and fun.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Schwarber’s first home run traveled 456 feet, while his second blast of the third inning measured 457 feet off Mets reliever Cionel Pérez.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Belief traveled sideways, not down.—
Julie Averill,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Those hoping to attend the game described a frantic scene on social media, with some sharing stories of abandoning their rides, including shuttles and rideshares, and walking to the stadium.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Amid a wave of pitching injuries, Cabrera walked off the Wrigley Field mound with an athletic trainer Tuesday night, exiting his start against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of a 5-2 loss to the worst team in the majors.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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During Travis Credit Union's Generation Wealth Workshop, incoming Vacaville High School freshman Nathan Neff spent the day navigating adulthood through a hands-on financial simulation.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The labor of these aging world-builders becomes a blueprint to navigate memory, legacy, and mortality, revealing the divine spirit residing in their daily lives.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Verb
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What followed was a bruising contest fought on TV screens, in courtrooms, at the Capitol and across the campaign trail.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Ahead of its match against Argentina at Arrowhead Stadium, the Desert Foxes released a cinematic hype video that follows an eagle across the United States before landing in Kansas.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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