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 compromise involves inspections by a third-party contractor, only commercial access, and no contact between Armenian officials and transiting Azerbaijani.
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Michele Crestani, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The sun is currently transiting diplomatic Libra, a sign of balance, beauty and tact.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
While America has not hesitated to use oceanographic ships to send messages by transiting the Taiwan Strait or probing interesting waters near rivals, China has been far more adept at employing research ships to challenge status quo.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Saturn has been transiting the first few degrees of Aries since May 24, bringing fresh momentum to themes surrounding our identity, autonomy and self-assertion.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Michele Crestani, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The sun is currently transiting diplomatic Libra, a sign of balance, beauty and tact.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
While America has not hesitated to use oceanographic ships to send messages by transiting the Taiwan Strait or probing interesting waters near rivals, China has been far more adept at employing research ships to challenge status quo.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Saturn has been transiting the first few degrees of Aries since May 24, bringing fresh momentum to themes surrounding our identity, autonomy and self-assertion.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transiting
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Many of the activities, such as hiking in Pisgah National Forest, viewing Looking Glass Falls, and traversing Sliding Rock in season, are outdoor-centric.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Trails have suffered erosion, so take care while traversing them.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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Border security and enforcement efforts remain strict, and crossing the border without authorization remains a crime.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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And how many more players around the league will suddenly be crossing the previously exclusive eight-digit threshold?—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Isabella Lozano had been traveling in the eastbound lanes of the freeway when the crash happened in front of her vehicle.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Pair it with a cardigan and ballet flats for a cozy spin, style it with a blazer and bodysuit for the office, or go casual with a graphic tee and sneakers while traveling.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Along with feeling more like herself, Luddington reflected on how much clarity the diagnosis brought her after months of navigating symptoms with no explanation.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Students benefit too, with a curriculum designed to give them practical tools for navigating online life safely.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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In four days, their season was over following a Wild Card Series loss to the New York Yankees, a series where their youth and inexperience showed.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The series’ first season, chronicling the crimes of Milwaukee serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, prompted a conversation about the exploitation of Black and disabled people’s stories for entertainment, while the season following the Menendez Brothers led to a real-world reconsidering of their guilt.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Transiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transiting. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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