Thesaurus results for TRANSITING

transiting

verb

present participle of transit

as in traversing

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 transiting The two populations – planets discovered through microlensing and transiting planets – should look very different. — Thomas Fauchez, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026 The move also adds further volatility to oil markets, already under pressure from the very low number of vessels transiting Hormuz. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 Data from analytics firm Kpler recorded on Sunday an average of 10 ships per day transiting the vital waterway. — September 7, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 Washington is seeking to degrade Tehran’s ability to attack ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Iran still has enough drones and missiles to fire at vessels transiting the vital energy waterway, through which 20% of the world’s oil normally flows, effectively controlling much of the traffic in the strait. — Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 Iran still has enough drones and missiles to fire at vessels transiting the waterway through which 20% of the world’s oil normally flows. — Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026 As a result, the recent 10-day average for shipping vessels transiting the strait has plunged to about 15 per day, down from roughly 130 a day before the war began. — Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 Iran has issued a series of warnings that any vessels that violate its arrangements for transiting the ⁠Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention, or even confiscation. — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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The production’s adventurousness, traversing every corner of Brad Bentz’s scenic design, can have a diffuse effect.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
People were part of Pleistocene history, adapting to the colder climates in the north and traversing the unglaciated regions to the south of the glacial margins.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of traversing

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Clinical studies have shown that crossing your legs at the knee can temporarily raise systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings.

— Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
The growing menace of drones crossing into Romania’s skies, many of which officials have blamed on Russia, prompted the NATO member to shoot down four drones this year, the first time since the war next door started.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

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Daily Fiction By Genevieve Plunkett The following is from Genevieve Plunkett's The Lonely Girl's Vegetable Patch.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Ties between the two countries, which had deteriorated sharply following a deadly border skirmish in 2020, have been thawing for more than a year.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of following

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People traveling with family (or a lot of luggage) will appreciate the generous wardrobe and shelf space, with enough room to store your suitcases and keep the room uncluttered.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
However, the Daily Mail reported that on Monday a truck carrying copies was travelling between a printing plant and a warehouse in the Netherlands when it was intercepted while parked in a lay-by, with four copies of the book mysteriously stolen.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

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Chapter 2 portrayed Alejandro’s transition into life as a famous Latin music star navigating the pressures, routines and chameleon-like shifts of a successful career.

— Cata Balzano, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Along the way, Michael develops an unlikely friendship with Kacey (Lauren Patel), while navigating the demands of his boss Gordon (Crook) and the watchful eyes of nosy neighbours Bev (Sophie Willan) and Clive (Jon Pointing).

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of navigating

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Diamondbacks reliever Juan Morillo (4-4) struck out three in a row after walking the first batter of the ninth.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Timber returned from an ongoing groin issue at the weekend against Sunderland, only to be followed by White walking off gingerly in back-to-back games.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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