as in to cross
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 transit
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
At the museum itself, visitors can sort through an epic amount of transit-and-railroad books and memorabilia.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
According to Ecuadorian government data, roughly 70% of the world's cocaine now transits through the country, shipped from neighboring Colombia and Peru to markets in the U.S., Europe and Asia.
—Michele Kelemen, NPR, 4 Sep. 2025
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Verb
If there’s ever a transit for submitting resumes and pitching ideas, this is definitely one of them.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
At the museum itself, visitors can sort through an epic amount of transit-and-railroad books and memorabilia.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Testarossa’s eDrive is clearly meant to transit European and UK net zero urban areas, allowing the owner to drive into, say the City of London, then switch to eDrive for the last few miles to the glass tower.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
According to Ecuadorian government data, roughly 70% of the world's cocaine now transits through the country, shipped from neighboring Colombia and Peru to markets in the U.S., Europe and Asia.
—Michele Kelemen, NPR, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transit
Verb
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The 25-year-old then jogged back to his limping competitor and the two put their arms around each other and crossed the finish line together.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At its core is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force centered around the amphibious assault vessel USS Iwo Jima and two San Antonio-class transport ships.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Knowing how quickly molds adapt to new environments – and which genes drive those changes – could help researchers design better ways to stop rot in storage and transport.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The book traverses the story of these relationships elegantly.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
17 Sep. 2025
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Designated a National Historic Landmark, this remarkable route spans more than 64 miles of unspoiled wilderness, traversing the majestic scenery of Colorado and New Mexico.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Transferring assets into a trust once litigation has begun or is imminent can be viewed as fraudulent conveyance.—
Blake Harris,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Now, a jury has convicted 29-year-old Britney Andrus of second-degree murder, burglary with assault or battery, grand theft of a motor vehicle and burglary of a conveyance in connection with the 2020 death of James Little, the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office announced July 29.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Cutting an image that contrasted with Ali’s more libertine act, Frazier traveled with his family, including his teenage son, Marvis, an aspiring boxer himself.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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The center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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People walk on the UCLA campus on July 30, 2025, in Los Angeles.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The thick rubber sole feels sturdy and helps with shock absorption to make walking long distances comfortable.—
Austen Tosone,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His comments heaped political and financial pressure on media companies navigating a febrile and toxic atmosphere in the aftermath of Kirk's assassination.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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To navigate this uncharted terrain, leaders can benefit from having a blueprint for carving out the best approach for their organization.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the days following his killing, conservative activist Charlie Kirk has, in a sense, become all things to all people.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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The very chair that Kimmel occupies was made vacant by Maher’s ouster that also followed controversial comments.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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