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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
Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Dubai, a major transit hub for international travel, briefly shut its airspace, the second disruption to flights in the city in as many days.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 12 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
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Noun
Dubai, a major transit hub for international travel, briefly shut its airspace, the second disruption to flights in the city in as many days as the war showed no signs of abating.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Dubai, a major transit hub for international travel, briefly shut its airspace, the second disruption to flights in the city in as many days.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
European carriers are adding capacity on routes to Asia for passengers unwilling or unable to transit through the Gulf, using aircraft that would usually be heading to Doha or Dubai.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 12 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transit
Noun
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Complimentary ski shuttles run every half hour to the slopes during the winter and transport guests to Main Street in the evenings, while the free city bus stops at the hotel on a frequent schedule.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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According to the lawsuit, Robison warned supervisors about problems including debris left in horses' hooves, untreated infections, unsafe transport conditions, and officers using improper riding techniques.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His extensive writing crossed the boundaries of academic and philosophical disciplines, providing a vision of modern society and social interaction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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So far, Iran appears to avoiding that prospect, letting two Indian tankers cross the strait on Saturday.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Yuba Water Agency, which operates New Bullards Bar Dam and controls the release of water from its reservoir, has adjusted its water conveyance plans for the spring and summer due to the incident and the mercurial, moderate rainy season.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Transfers made after a dispute becomes foreseeable can be challenged as fraudulent conveyances.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Travelers will traverse Kansas, pass through the Ozarks in Missouri and into Illinois then veer south again into Kentucky.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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Some 80 oil and gas tankers a day typically traversed the Strait of Hormuz before the war, The New York Times noted.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this week, an asteroid weighing about 7 tons and traveling at 45,000 mph traveled over multiple states.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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While a new museum for its display is being built in Jerusalem, a selection of objects has traveled to the United States for the first time.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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But a leadoff walk in the top of the 9th allowed Eugenio Suárez to knock in what would prove to be the winning run, smacking a double to left center field and scoring pinch runner Javier Sonoja.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Gleyber Torres walked leading off the seventh against loser Michael Lorenzen, and Jackson Chourio’s two-out single put runners at the corners.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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First and foremost, travelers have become increasingly reliant on expert guidance to navigate fluctuating travel advisories, shifting entry requirements, and health protocols.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The airport is increasing staffing to help passengers navigate the busy terminal and find the fastest line.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Carlos Barria | Reuters Chinese artificial intelligence stocks surged Wednesday following upbeat comments from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on the promise of AI agents and OpenClaw.—
Lee Ying Shan,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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In heavily Democratic Illinois, where the last Republican elected to the Senate was Mark Kirk in 2010 and the GOP’s last statewide victory came in 2014, the Democratic nominee is the prohibitive favorite in November to replace Durbin following a 30-year tenure in the Senate.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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