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 latest figures show six or fewer ships transiting a day, in coordination with Iran.
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Npr Staff, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
Carriers like Cosco, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM had all suspended bookings to the Middle East amid safety concerns for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Iranian threats have collapsed the number of ships transiting the world’s most crucial energy corridor each day from an average of 138 to single digits—on some days, just one.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Central Command has publicized military action aimed at the Iranian mine threat -- including strikes this week with bunker-busting bombs along the Iranian coastline, from where Iran could potentially launch anti-ship missiles at vessels transiting the strait.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Fearing attacks, oil tankers have all but stopped transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which carries around 20% of global oil — with mostly Iranian and Chinese ships making it through.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
The market movements come one day after IEA member countries pledged to release 400 million barrels of reserves to help mitigate the oil being blocked from transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026
While transiting the Red Sea, the container ship MSC Antonia began showing positions far from its true location.
—Anna Raymaker, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
As a result, insurers, oil companies and cargo firms have pulled back from operating in the area or transiting the critical waterway.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Npr Staff, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
Carriers like Cosco, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM had all suspended bookings to the Middle East amid safety concerns for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Iranian threats have collapsed the number of ships transiting the world’s most crucial energy corridor each day from an average of 138 to single digits—on some days, just one.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Central Command has publicized military action aimed at the Iranian mine threat -- including strikes this week with bunker-busting bombs along the Iranian coastline, from where Iran could potentially launch anti-ship missiles at vessels transiting the strait.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Fearing attacks, oil tankers have all but stopped transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which carries around 20% of global oil — with mostly Iranian and Chinese ships making it through.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
The market movements come one day after IEA member countries pledged to release 400 million barrels of reserves to help mitigate the oil being blocked from transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026
While transiting the Red Sea, the container ship MSC Antonia began showing positions far from its true location.
—Anna Raymaker, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
As a result, insurers, oil companies and cargo firms have pulled back from operating in the area or transiting the critical waterway.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transiting
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The bridge connects Chinatown with Dodger Stadium, traversing the 110.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Her accompanying tour is her longest headline run yet, traversing North America, Europe and the UK.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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Back in 2017, as FIU expanded, many students were crossing Southwest Eighth Street to get to and from campus.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz, on the other hand, is a natural waterway, and Tehran essentially wants to charge ships for the privilege of crossing it without being bombed.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Here’s how the other following contenders landed in the top five for Charlotte’s best places to live.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Knicks lost a second game in a row for just the fourth time this season, following Thursday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets with a late-game collapse against the defending champs.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Learning a language, studying abroad, or simply traveling to experience something entirely unfamiliar to you.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Woods' vehicle had been traveling between 84 and 87 mph in an area with a 45 mph speed limit, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said at the time.—
Melissa Gaffney,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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For women navigating menopause, lower estrogen and progesterone can produce hair that feels thin, coarse, and dry all at once.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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March is Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month, and for families navigating celiac disease, treatment does not come in the form of medication or a cure.—
Breana Pitts,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Safety Walk Feel uneasy walking alone during Ultra?—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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In one video, Muhammad is allegedly shown returning to the restaurant, walking past a delivery truck with her face covered by some sort of mask and holding a knife under her arm.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Transiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transiting. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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