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
Radio communication showed that the local controller was shifting focus between airborne, ground and transiting aircraft.
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CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Travelers transiting through Dubai or Riyadh are advised to monitor connections closely for knock-on delays.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
The fifth Nimitz-class flattop was spotted departing from the Western Pacific and transiting the Malacca Strait on Tuesday.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
According to data from ocean and air freight benchmarking platform Xeneta, loop transit times on the FAL1 service decreased a full week, from 105 days to 98 when ships began transiting the Suez Canal again.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
When transiting this Air sign, the love planet refuses to be boxed in and weighed down by another’s expectations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Charlotte, North Carolina With a $608 million terminal expansion project at Charlotte Douglas International Airport continuing to roll out in phases, transiting through the Queen City is set to be more pleasant in the year ahead.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The Marinera was transiting in the North Atlantic, according to three sources familiar with the operation.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2026
What Happens Next Authorities are continuing to monitor the Talara and other commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Travelers transiting through Dubai or Riyadh are advised to monitor connections closely for knock-on delays.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
The fifth Nimitz-class flattop was spotted departing from the Western Pacific and transiting the Malacca Strait on Tuesday.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
According to data from ocean and air freight benchmarking platform Xeneta, loop transit times on the FAL1 service decreased a full week, from 105 days to 98 when ships began transiting the Suez Canal again.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
When transiting this Air sign, the love planet refuses to be boxed in and weighed down by another’s expectations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Charlotte, North Carolina With a $608 million terminal expansion project at Charlotte Douglas International Airport continuing to roll out in phases, transiting through the Queen City is set to be more pleasant in the year ahead.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The Marinera was transiting in the North Atlantic, according to three sources familiar with the operation.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2026
What Happens Next Authorities are continuing to monitor the Talara and other commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transiting
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Over the coming years, a team of 57 scientists and local guides explored all the major rivers and tributaries of the Okavango Delta, traversing this vast landscape in dugout canoes, on motorbikes, on foot, and in armored vehicles.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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What consumers need is someone and something focused on the actual experience of traversing the fractured content universe.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Gold extended its relentless rally on Thursday, crossing past $5,500 per ounce and hitting another record high.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Plan Ahead Since his first trip to Europe without his parents in 1973, travel guru Rick Steves has become an expert in crossing multiple time zones.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Congressional hearings about the Abbey Gate attack began in March 2023, following initial investigations by the Department of Defense in late 2021.—
Alexandra Rockey Fleming,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Kiefer Sutherland was arrested following an alleged altercation with a rideshare driver.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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For Ty Dolla Sign, the perfect Sunday begins in the sky, traveling back to Los Angeles from wherever his career has last taken him.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The driverless Waymo, which was traveling at 17 miles per hour, quickly hit the brakes and collided with the child at a speed of roughly 6 miles per hour (Waymo claimed in its blog post that a human driver in the same situation would have only had time to slow to 14 mph).—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Together, these books shed light on navigating M&A’s unique culture challenges, integration pressure points, and how decision-making must adapt before, during, and after the deal closes.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Launched with financial backing from Entertainment 360, True North will produce and finance audaciously artistic commercial movies built at price points that make sense for the disruptive moment the industry is navigating.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River showcase some of the world’s greatest natural spectacles, while South Luangwa National Park is renowned for its walking safaris and night drives.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The publication process, on the other hand, is like walking around a carnival.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Transiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transiting. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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