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
In the wake of the Iranian attack on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, MarineTraffic tracking data shows an almost total standstill of vessels transiting through the waterway.
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Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
On April 22, Indonesia’s finance minister, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, suggested the Southeast Asian country might start imposing levies on ships transiting the Strait of Malacca, which connects the Indian Ocean with the South China Sea.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
After all, Venus would much rather witty banter and inside jokes than grand declarations of love when transiting Gemini.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
This month, the UAE banned most Iranians from entering or transiting the country.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Typically, the naval chokepoint between Greenland, Iceland and the UK, known as the GIUK gap, was where the subs could be picked up transiting south.
—Alan Crawford, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
Gunboat diplomacy Two gunboats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a tanker transiting the strait, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said Saturday.
—Azhar Sukri,terri Cullen,spencer Kimball, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Touska was transiting the north Arabian Sea at 17 knots toward Bandar Abbas, a port city in southern Iran.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
Trump has accused Iran of violating the ceasefire by firing at ships transiting the strait.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
On April 22, Indonesia’s finance minister, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, suggested the Southeast Asian country might start imposing levies on ships transiting the Strait of Malacca, which connects the Indian Ocean with the South China Sea.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
After all, Venus would much rather witty banter and inside jokes than grand declarations of love when transiting Gemini.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
This month, the UAE banned most Iranians from entering or transiting the country.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Typically, the naval chokepoint between Greenland, Iceland and the UK, known as the GIUK gap, was where the subs could be picked up transiting south.
—Alan Crawford, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
Gunboat diplomacy Two gunboats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a tanker transiting the strait, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said Saturday.
—Azhar Sukri,terri Cullen,spencer Kimball, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Touska was transiting the north Arabian Sea at 17 knots toward Bandar Abbas, a port city in southern Iran.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
Trump has accused Iran of violating the ceasefire by firing at ships transiting the strait.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transiting
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The Iran war has led to a virtual stoppage in ships traversing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, constraining the flow of global energy supplies.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Soon, Callaghan — alongside Nic Mosher and Evan Gilbert-Katz — was traversing the country in a shabby RV, documenting the surreal, perturbing and often hilarious fringes of American culture.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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The digital trading platforms rose after Bitcoin prices hit their highest levels since early February, crossing $78,000.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Lyrids will hang around until April 30, crossing paths with the next meteor shower, Eta Aquariids, which is set to peak on May 5 and 6.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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The declines come after a winning week for Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbing to all-time highs last week following a ceasefire between Iran and Lebanon.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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The 16-team field is set following the Play-In Tournament, which featured several close games.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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After the match, Chelsea captain Reece James made a point of pushing McFarlane towards the travelling support to receive his congratulations.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Roughly 55% of people traveling along the avenue are doing so on a bus, city data says.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The pair bonded immediately through an insatiable intellectual exchange — conversations that formed the basis of many of LaSota’s future blog posts — as well as their experiences navigating their respective gender transitions.—
Tessa Stuart,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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This documentary explores the life and legacy of Sly Stone and his groundbreaking band, Sly & the Family Stone, while delving into the broader themes of the pressures and complexities faced by Black artists navigating success.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Imanaga tossed seven innings for the first time this season, limiting the Phillies to just three hits, including the home run, while walking one and striking out one batter.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Cassidy has long advocated for vaccines Cassidy has spent years walking a political tightrope.—
Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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