transiting

present participle of transit

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of transiting At present, tanker owners transiting the Strait of Hormuz must pay single trip hull insurance premiums equivalent to 6% to 10% of the vessel’s overall value. — CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 Tehran has already cut off much of this trade by closing the Strait of Hormuz, but some Gulf states can still access the Indian Ocean directly or by transiting the Red Sea. — Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026 Iran, unable to get its own oil through the strait because of a US naval blockade, and losing its key source of economic leverage, has ramped up its attacks on oil tankers transiting the Gulf. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026 With both of these planets transiting Air signs, there is a cerebral side to this alignment, presenting the opportunity to channel feelings of restlessness into something resourceful. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 The two populations – planets discovered through microlensing and transiting planets – should look very different. — Thomas Fauchez, The Conversation, 14 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transiting
Verb
  • Oil drops as Hormuz traffic rebounds Oil prices fell as new data showed crude exports from the Middle East surpassed prewar levels, though any respite may be short-lived as attacks on tankers traversing the Strait of Hormuz increased.
    — Mary Lawrence Ware, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad operates between Durango and Silverton, traversing the San Juan National Forest and running along the Animas River.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Super El Niño impact Inflation in India has been rising for 10 straight months, crossing the central bank's medium-term target of 4% in August, even as economic growth has been resilient so far.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • There were a lot of nuns and priests, and people crossing themselves and crying.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In September, a drone that violated Lithuanian airspace was shot down over the nation’s territory for the first time, following similar incidents in Latvia and Estonia.
    — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The European Research Council supported the research through the H2Bro project, following Rothschild’s ERC Advanced Grant awarded in 2023.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Many of the units come with full kitchens and have one or two bedrooms making it ideally for families or those traveling in a group.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The traveling Asian food and cultural festival will make its Kansas City debut at Legends Field, offering visitors opportunities to explore dishes from across Asia, shop from more than 40 merchandise vendors and experience cultural traditions.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This year, there have been a lot of films that are expertly navigating this.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
  • And for artists who want to create without the backing of a formal organization or an official commission, navigating the seemingly endless hurdles of city permits and clearances is difficult.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Two teenage suspects, ages 14 and 15, allegedly grabbed a necklace from the victim’s neck after walking by them, according to police.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Langham’s Pampered Pets programme extends five-star treatment to your furry friends for a fee, with pet-sitting and dog-walking services.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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“Transiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transiting. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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