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 Stena Imperative was approached by three pairs of small armed boats belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 16 nautical miles north of Oman's coast, the company said.
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CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Do keep in mind that Mercury is in detriment when transiting this Water sign, which isn’t ideal for problem-solving and logistics.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Travelers transiting through Dubai or Riyadh are advised to monitor connections closely for knock-on delays.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
The fifth Nimitz-class flattop was spotted departing from the Western Pacific and transiting the Malacca Strait on Tuesday.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
According to data from ocean and air freight benchmarking platform Xeneta, loop transit times on the FAL1 service decreased a full week, from 105 days to 98 when ships began transiting the Suez Canal again.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Charlotte, North Carolina With a $608 million terminal expansion project at Charlotte Douglas International Airport continuing to roll out in phases, transiting through the Queen City is set to be more pleasant in the year ahead.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The Marinera was transiting in the North Atlantic, according to three sources familiar with the operation.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2026
What Happens Next Authorities are continuing to monitor the Talara and other commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Do keep in mind that Mercury is in detriment when transiting this Water sign, which isn’t ideal for problem-solving and logistics.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Travelers transiting through Dubai or Riyadh are advised to monitor connections closely for knock-on delays.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
The fifth Nimitz-class flattop was spotted departing from the Western Pacific and transiting the Malacca Strait on Tuesday.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
According to data from ocean and air freight benchmarking platform Xeneta, loop transit times on the FAL1 service decreased a full week, from 105 days to 98 when ships began transiting the Suez Canal again.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Charlotte, North Carolina With a $608 million terminal expansion project at Charlotte Douglas International Airport continuing to roll out in phases, transiting through the Queen City is set to be more pleasant in the year ahead.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The Marinera was transiting in the North Atlantic, according to three sources familiar with the operation.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2026
What Happens Next Authorities are continuing to monitor the Talara and other commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transiting
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From there, the monks will walk together again, traversing six miles to the temple where their trip began.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The work is a stone arch that, rather than traversing a stream from one bank to another, stands in the water lengthwise, aligned with the rushing current, evoking a leaping salmon.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The pedestrian is cited for crossing at other than a crosswalk, a village ordinance violation, Fragassi stated.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Gallo, an Argentine national security officer who García says is innocent, was arrested in 2024 and charged with espionage and terrorism after crossing the Colombian-Venezuelan border to reunite with his partner and young son.—
Carmen Sesin,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Administrative Office of the Courts contracted with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma to create the Oklahoma Office of Family Representation to manage the program following the enactment of the law in 2023.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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Leader of the conservative Primero Justicia party, Guanipa was among several high-profile political prisoners freed on Sunday, in the latest effort from Caracas to satisfy US demands following Washington’s ouster of strongman leader Nicolás Maduro.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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For example, Grab uses AI to automate menu translations in its food delivery app, allowing customers to easily access restaurant menus, even when traveling abroad.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Terryville resident Chalaine Kilduff and her 2-year-old son Beckham were traveling through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport last December when, like many 2-year-olds, Beckham started to cry during a long travel day.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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The new installment promises challenges across diverse locations, from navigating the Angolan desert in track vehicles to immersing in Malaysia’s automotive scene and testing American performance cars in California.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Neighbors in some communities have seen a reprieve from snow removal, yet others continue to wait while navigating tough sidewalks.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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There was a woman in a camper on his property who had difficulty walking.—
Abrielle Kate Maddison,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, the officers spotted Brown and his girlfriend walking away from the section to the main hallway.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Transiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transiting. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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