transiting

present participle of transit

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of transiting War-risk insurance rates on vessels transiting both straits have already spiked sharply this month. Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The data showed fewer vessels transiting one of the world’s busiest maritime chokepoints, located between Yemen and Djibouti, as shipping companies reassessed security risks following the attacks. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026 On Wednesday, the Houthis claimed to have attacked their first targets under the new embargo -- two Saudi oil tankers transiting the Red Sea. David Brennan, ABC News, 23 July 2026 Following the deaths of several sailors in recent attacks , tanker captains and their insurers are expected to remain far more cautious about transiting the Strait. Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Iran can threaten tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz with little more than inexpensive drones. Andrew Exum, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 Three Houthi officials said the group warned international shipping companies on Monday to avoid transiting through the Bab al Mandab strait, the gateway to the Red Sea on the opposite side of the Arabian Peninsula from the Strait of Hormuz. Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 When transiting the sign of Leo, however, the influence of Jupiter can be just as creative, expressive and unapologetic with its authenticity. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 Given the risks, some oil shippers are transiting the strait with their location devices turned off, but many are just staying put, Lloyd’s said Thursday. Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transiting
Verb
  • His adventures traversing a broken land of haunted people and animals may be less the stuff of future myth and more about trauma, but Yoon brilliantly creates voices for human and canine that make both more whole.
    Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • The Leadville 100 Trail Run is an extremely challenging, high-alpine endurance race renowned for not only traversing 100 miles but also scaling a collective 14,000 vertical feet.
    Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • The proposal stated that military or civilian cargo linked to Israeli vessels and other entities deemed to have damaged Iran would be banned from crossing until paying compensation.
    Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The path of totality — in which the moon completely covers the sun — begins over the Arctic Ocean, before crossing eastern Greenland, western Iceland and northern Spain.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Boss Arne Slot has also moved on, following an underwhelming second season at the helm.
    Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But Ukraine has a layered array of defenses against the relatively slow-flying ones, and its counter-drone expertise has been in demand following the US-Iran war.
    Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The tens of thousands of people traveling at once and the road closures near the stadium and Atlanta park made driving very unattractive.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Bauers then crushed a three-run homer to right, the ball leaving his bat at 110 mph and traveling 424 feet, for a 6-0 lead.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Giving difficult feedback, navigating conflict, making unpopular decisions, challenging assumptions and standing firm under pressure all require us to do more than analyze information.
    Yann Dang, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Early footage shows the group navigating uncertainty before eventually rediscovering its chemistry with Armstrong and Brittain, a process that transformed grief into a new creative chapter.
    SPIN Staff, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • People can avoid small car trips to the coffee shop, dry cleaners or restaurants by walking or riding the bus or rail line.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Many older adults are staying active through walking, jogging or taking yoga and exercise classes.
    Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Transiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transiting. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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