as in traversed
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 transited
The British navy's Marine Traffic Operations center previously said no tanker movements had been tracked between May 6 and 8, and that no cargo vessels were known to have transited between May 6 and 9.
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Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Before the war, more than 100 ships transited the Strait every single day.
—NBC news, 10 May 2026
The alert was issued shortly after the United States military announced that two merchant ships had transited the Strait of Hormuz.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Still, the latest shipping data shows that most vessels that have transited the Strait of Hormuz in recent days have taken the route designated by Iranian authorities, and about half of them loaded their cargoes at Iranian ports in defiance of the US blockade.
—Henrik Pettersson, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Malaysia’s Marine Department said more than 102,500 ships, mostly commercial vessels, transited through the Malacca Strait in 2025, up from around 94,300 in 2024.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
At least nine tankers have transited the sea lane since Monday, the data showed.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Before the war, more than 100 ships transited the Strait every single day.
—NBC news, 10 May 2026
The alert was issued shortly after the United States military announced that two merchant ships had transited the Strait of Hormuz.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Still, the latest shipping data shows that most vessels that have transited the Strait of Hormuz in recent days have taken the route designated by Iranian authorities, and about half of them loaded their cargoes at Iranian ports in defiance of the US blockade.
—Henrik Pettersson, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Malaysia’s Marine Department said more than 102,500 ships, mostly commercial vessels, transited through the Malacca Strait in 2025, up from around 94,300 in 2024.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
At least nine tankers have transited the sea lane since Monday, the data showed.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transited
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Tehran denied that, but Danish shipping and logistics company Maersk subsequently confirmed that one of its ships had traversed the strait with US protection.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The major difference, of course, is that Jovovich has since traversed into the world of action movies since her days as a model.—
Laura Lane,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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As the final buzzer sounded, James sat stoically at the end of the bench with his arms crossed close to his chest.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Though three fillies have crossed the finish line first, no female jockey or trainer had won it until DeVaux busted through the barn ceiling, taking down the old-boy network made of flannel, denim, seersucker and cigars.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Being separated from her parents as a baby was an unhealed sorrow for Heidi, and her anguish followed her into the messy intimacy of family life.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Albies and Olson followed with consecutive two-run singles.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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During the expedition’s first ten days, the ship navigated a strong storm, with ocean swells reaching two to three metres.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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In the years after Dolman’s death, the comedian acknowledged that his children navigated a tumultuous time without their mother.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The highway death rate back then was around five deaths or less per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, which is higher than today, but hardly a death sentence.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The teams flew together by charter to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4 but traveled back to Montreal separately Saturday.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The right-hander gave up two runs on just three hits — including a leadoff home run in the sixth by Schwarber — and struck out five, but also walked five.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Uncharacteristically, Torrey Pines pitchers threw six wild pitches in the game, walked two batters and hit two others.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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