as in transport
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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
Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 4 June 2025
What To Know The Joint Staff of the Japanese Defense Ministry issued an update on Monday, revealing that as of May 30, the Chinese aircraft carrier and at least three other vessels were tracked in waters east of the Philippines, continuing their southward transit through the Philippine Sea.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Colin Bedell, Them., 30 May 2025
The program allows Copa Airlines passengers transiting through Panama City's Hub of the Americas to extend their stay in the country for up to seven days at no additional cost on their airfare, giving them time to visit Bocas del Toro and beyond.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
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Noun
This transit is all about embracing our sensual pleasures.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 4 June 2025
What To Know The Joint Staff of the Japanese Defense Ministry issued an update on Monday, revealing that as of May 30, the Chinese aircraft carrier and at least three other vessels were tracked in waters east of the Philippines, continuing their southward transit through the Philippine Sea.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Verb
Venus, when direct, typically transits one sign for three weeks — but since the retrograde slowed things down, this week marks real forward motion in our relational lives.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 30 May 2025
The program allows Copa Airlines passengers transiting through Panama City's Hub of the Americas to extend their stay in the country for up to seven days at no additional cost on their airfare, giving them time to visit Bocas del Toro and beyond.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transit
Noun
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Hyperloop is for transport between cities, and that would go much faster than 150 mph.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The main unit is attached to a transparent tilt base that can disperse a little of the projector's laser light when docked, and there's a buckle lanyard for between-use transport.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Fingers crossed for an eventual console release as well!—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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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,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Rios said the city had already explored the potential use of construction and conveyance tax funds, but that option did not pan out.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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The lawsuit previously featured additional claims for civil conspiracy and fraudulent conveyance, but those were dismissed in earlier actions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the sneak peek clip, an array of ocean animals traverse great distances in search of food, including travelling to seamounts — underwater mountains up to three miles high.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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But, given the unlimited wonders accessible to the owner of a TARDIS that can traverse all of space and time, the Doctor's ongoing obsession with Earth and its people (particularly the UK) seems slightly incongruous.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The pair, while traveling east in a 2020 Honda that was negotiating a curve, crossed the centerline into the westbound lane and collided head-on with a 2015 Ford traveling west, according to a State Police report.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2025
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Rent a car or take advantage of Europe’s superb train service to travel from small city to city at your leisure.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Right Now The indoor-outdoor design of the house allows residents to easily walk from the main living area to the covered patio and access the outdoor kitchen, alfresco dining area, or comfy lounges.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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The seven-game series is tied at 2-2, and the winner of this crucial matchup could determine who walks away with the coveted Larry O'Brien Trophy.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Verb
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That seems like a problem, since the Dodgers will use their bullpen to navigate tonight’s game as well.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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But Kemper, the author of My Squirrel Days, says navigating her work schedule during summertime can sometimes be challenging.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
17 June 2025
Verb
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When Austin and Phoenix cleared the way for semiconductor expansion, billions in private investment followed.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But overshadowing much of his testimony will be the Pentagon's decision to send some 4,800 troops, including 700 Marines, to Los Angeles following several days of clashes between protesters and law enforcement there.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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