transiting

present participle of transit

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of transiting 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 The other Gulf states have relied on this route for months now, though the journey remains dangerous as Iran continues to attack tankers transiting the strait. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 25 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 Iran still has enough drones and missiles to fire at vessels transiting the vital energy waterway, through which 20% of the world’s oil normally flows, effectively controlling much of the traffic in the strait. — Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 Iran still has enough drones and missiles to fire at vessels transiting the waterway through which 20% of the world’s oil normally flows. — Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transiting
Verb
  • Frith has three friends with her when she’s first seen traversing the marshes.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The production’s adventurousness, traversing every corner of Brad Bentz’s scenic design, can have a diffuse effect.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • When Tom left, the chatter shifted, with some placing their bets on either Kevin Mayer or me crossing the finish line first.
    — Bob Chapek, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Merchants crossing the threshold can face per-transaction penalties and mandatory remediation.
    — Adarsh Naidu, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov repeated Moscow's demand for a comprehensive peace deal, not a temporary break in hostilities, following Ukraine's call for a complete and unconditional ceasefire.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Séance marks Kerr’s second feature as a writer-director following Scrap, which starred Anthony Rapp and Lana Parrilla.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Even though most pilgrims traveling to Lourdes each year come from France — 42%, according to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes — many visitors from Eastern Europe are expected to come and greet Leo.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • This interest in new talent doesn’t come only from audiences, but it is also shared by the high-profile executives travelling into town for the festival’s highly prestigious industry sidebar, the Zurich Summit.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Known as the ‘Gate of Tears’ for the dangers of navigating there, the straight links the Red Sea with the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Donalds is among the Republicans across the country navigating what many see as a challenging electoral environment for Republicans, complicated further by backlash to Trump among some segments of the Republican base.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The walking path leads past the animals to the property’s three cabins, giving larger groups the option to stay close while still having their own space.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Some of my earliest memories are walking down the aerobridge with mum and getting to visit the flight deck.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Transiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transiting. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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