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 warning came after a key naval information group had proposed alternative shipping corridors on Saturday, asking shipowners to consider transiting the strait along the southern route with their transponder signals on.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Risks to shipping persist Several physical risks remain for ships transiting the Strait.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 June 2026
In a media briefing, Richard Meade, editor-in-chief of Lloyd’s List, said for the first time in 110 days, ships owned by major companies are transiting the strait after effectively being marooned there since February.
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Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
At least 10 commercial vessels were tracked transiting the Strait of Hormuz Thursday morning, and six more appear to be heading in the same direction to exit the Persian Gulf.
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Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
And in the document, Tehran agreed to refrain from imposing a toll on ships transiting the strait for only a 60-day period.
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Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
More goodies are in store for the regime, in the form of fees paid by ships transiting the strait and a shockingly large $300 billion reconstruction fund.
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Daniel B. Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Iranian military forces stopped a tanker from transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway that the country's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced would be closed yesterday, according to the semiofficial Tasnim news agency.
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Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
This, of course, is all thanks to the moon transiting the whimsical sign of Pisces, turning up the volume on the emotional and spiritual undercurrents of our surroundings.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Risks to shipping persist Several physical risks remain for ships transiting the Strait.
—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 June 2026
In a media briefing, Richard Meade, editor-in-chief of Lloyd’s List, said for the first time in 110 days, ships owned by major companies are transiting the strait after effectively being marooned there since February.
—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
At least 10 commercial vessels were tracked transiting the Strait of Hormuz Thursday morning, and six more appear to be heading in the same direction to exit the Persian Gulf.
—
Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
And in the document, Tehran agreed to refrain from imposing a toll on ships transiting the strait for only a 60-day period.
—
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
More goodies are in store for the regime, in the form of fees paid by ships transiting the strait and a shockingly large $300 billion reconstruction fund.
—
Daniel B. Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Iranian military forces stopped a tanker from transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway that the country's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced would be closed yesterday, according to the semiofficial Tasnim news agency.
—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
This, of course, is all thanks to the moon transiting the whimsical sign of Pisces, turning up the volume on the emotional and spiritual undercurrents of our surroundings.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transiting
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Known for traversing the comedy club scene throughout the Big Apple, the stand-up artist is taking her talents on the road for the remainder of the year as part of a cross-country tour.
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Every year, about 90% of Central Oregon’s Deschutes River disappears into networks of canals and pipes traversing high desert.
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He was swept away by the Snake River’s current while crossing a shallow section, and his body was recovered by the Ada County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team after a nearly six-hour search over two days.
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Fresh off Scary Movie crossing the $200M mark globally with the biggest opening in franchise history, filmmaker Michael Tiddes has signed with WME for representation.
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Even more lore is on the way when House of the Dragon returns for season 3 on June 21 following season 2's bloody end.
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The threat to Starmer's premiership has been building for months following bruising defeats for his party in May local and regional elections.
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Overall, the recommendations from PRT are to get on a bus at a stop closest to your home, rather than traveling closer to downtown for a stop, which will reduce traffic.
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Tec-Troit reconnects locals, and also repeat tourists, with the roots of the music, but its performers won’t earn as much as internationally traveling DJs headlining other bigger festivals.
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Cat care also has a physical component, including bending to scoop litter and navigating a pet that can sometimes get underfoot, creating a fall risk.
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But make no mistake, this show about them navigating New York is very different from the literal In the City — by about 15 years.
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The right-hander issued a leadoff walk and hit a batter with a pitch before walking Carson Kelly with the bases loaded to force in the first run.
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Lower Leg and Ankle Stretch Routine Your ankles and calves play a big role in balance, walking, and overall stability.
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