Synonyms of transiting

transiting

verb

present participle of transit

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• traversing
• crossing
• following
• traveling
• navigating
• walking
• tracking
• covering
• cutting (across)
• passing (over)
• coursing
• proceeding (along)
• riding
• going
• hiking
• peregrinating
• perambulating
• treading
• tramping
• running
• traipsing
• crisscrossing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of transiting

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

Two tankers report being hit by missiles while transiting the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations center says. — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 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

The hostilities came after the president did a swift U-turn on his Monday threat to impose tolls of 20% on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 15 July 2026