as in traverses
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 transits
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The problem is that with an orbital period of somewhere around 355 days, transits of HD 137010b don't come along very often, and without knowing the orbital period precisely, astronomers don't know when to look for the next transit.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Eighty percent of oil that transits the waterway is bound for Asia.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 28 May 2026
But concerns are rising as 20% of the jet fuel used by the EU normally transits through the Strait of Hormuz.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
The Persian Gulf waterway typically transits roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies.
—Justin Fishel, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
There is no tip-toeing when Mercury transits this Fire sign.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Though the oil and gas that typically transits the strait is primarily sold to Asian nations, Japan and South Korea were the only two countries from the region joining Thursday’s call about the strait.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Due to Iran effectively blocking the flow of oil and gas that transits the Strait of Hormuz, energy prices have surged.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 Mar. 2026
Goods trade between India and Europe usually transits via the Suez Canal, but due to the disruptions caused by the conflict in Middle East, ships now have no option but to take an even longer route via Cape of Good Hope.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
This means that the zodiac sign (namely its attributes, element and modality) Venus transits through can determine the personality of the transit.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The problem is that with an orbital period of somewhere around 355 days, transits of HD 137010b don't come along very often, and without knowing the orbital period precisely, astronomers don't know when to look for the next transit.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
The oil that reaches Yanbu then transits through the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Eighty percent of oil that transits the waterway is bound for Asia.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 28 May 2026
But concerns are rising as 20% of the jet fuel used by the EU normally transits through the Strait of Hormuz.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
The Persian Gulf waterway typically transits roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies.
—Justin Fishel, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
There is no tip-toeing when Mercury transits this Fire sign.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Though the oil and gas that typically transits the strait is primarily sold to Asian nations, Japan and South Korea were the only two countries from the region joining Thursday’s call about the strait.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Due to Iran effectively blocking the flow of oil and gas that transits the Strait of Hormuz, energy prices have surged.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 Mar. 2026
Goods trade between India and Europe usually transits via the Suez Canal, but due to the disruptions caused by the conflict in Middle East, ships now have no option but to take an even longer route via Cape of Good Hope.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transits
Noun
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All transports will be GPS tracked and temperature monitored.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The bull market is rotating, and transports are showing up on our list of the Best Stocks in the Market right now.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Here, the Road Runner Express coaster traverses 679 feet of track through desert trails.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Maps show the 900 block is five lanes wide and traverses a heavily commercial strip in north Washington, including multiple motels, stores and restaurants.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
Noun
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More room for all on board is needed due to the mobility conveyances of our oldest and youngest.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The car's design is radical compared to Jaguar's modern conveyances.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The uppermost part of this orbit crosses the orbit of the International Space Station, but aerodynamic drag will quickly pull all the debris fragments below the ISS.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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By Wednesday and Thursday, another NEXT Weather Alert may be needed as a strong storm system crosses the area, bringing another chance of severe weather, especially Thursday night.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Iran is also required to remove technical and military obstacles for ship passages and carry out demining.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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For years, students quietly shared stories about the rooms, artwork, and passages beneath the gymnasium.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The movie, which premiered on Christmas Day 2025 and is now streaming on Netflix, is based on the 2008 documentary by the same name that follows the band's early days and Claire and Mike’s relationship.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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The move also follows a broader trend of stand-alone streaming apps giving way to bundling and partnerships — among them Disney+’s recent deal with CJ ENM’s TVing in Japan, and Viu’s own prior bundle with HBO Max, launched in Southeast Asia last year.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Nobody travels to matches, paints their face, or organizes a game-day event purely for the final score of a single game.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Worse, the message travels beyond the individual.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Every morning, Mamie Van Doren walks down to the beach near her home in Southern California and sits on the same rock with her feet in the Pacific.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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Tom Hanks, otherwise known as Woody, walks the red carpet at the Toy Story 5 premiere in Los Angeles on June 9.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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“Transits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transits. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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