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
Senior risk and compliance analyst, Lloyd's List Intelligence Bridget Diakun Iran's parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to formalize toll collection on vessels transiting the strait — a measure that would institutionalize Tehran's financial control over the chokepoint.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Markets breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday after Iran’s state news agency reported the country is drafting a protocol with Oman to monitor and charge tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Officials in Tehran have suggested that Iranian control over the strait – and the requirement for those transiting it to coordinate with Tehran and pay tolls – is the new baseline.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Slowdown in the strait Since the beginning of the Iran war in late February, more than 70% of all ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz have either been owned by or linked to Iran, or sailing between Iranian ports, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence, a maritime insights provider.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Then, on April 5, while transiting your 10th house of career, the sun will meet with Jupiter in your sign, forming a tricky square.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Closing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would prevent tankers in the Persian Gulf from transiting the Suez Canal or reaching the Suez-Mediterranean Pipeline, a 200-mile-long pair of pipes that send crude oil across Egypt from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The advisory says the change applies to everyone in Hong Kong, including tourists and travelers who are only transiting through Hong Kong International Airport.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The latest figures show six or fewer ships transiting a day, in coordination with Iran.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Markets breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday after Iran’s state news agency reported the country is drafting a protocol with Oman to monitor and charge tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Officials in Tehran have suggested that Iranian control over the strait – and the requirement for those transiting it to coordinate with Tehran and pay tolls – is the new baseline.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Slowdown in the strait Since the beginning of the Iran war in late February, more than 70% of all ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz have either been owned by or linked to Iran, or sailing between Iranian ports, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence, a maritime insights provider.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Then, on April 5, while transiting your 10th house of career, the sun will meet with Jupiter in your sign, forming a tricky square.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Closing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would prevent tankers in the Persian Gulf from transiting the Suez Canal or reaching the Suez-Mediterranean Pipeline, a 200-mile-long pair of pipes that send crude oil across Egypt from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The advisory says the change applies to everyone in Hong Kong, including tourists and travelers who are only transiting through Hong Kong International Airport.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The latest figures show six or fewer ships transiting a day, in coordination with Iran.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transiting
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After 5½ hours on backcountry skis, traversing the Sierra Nevada’s rapidly melting snowpack beneath a scorching spring sun, the guide at the front of our group stopped and went silent.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Nile is Africa’s longest river, it and its principal tributaries traversing parts of 10 countries and several different physiographic regions.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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In November 2021, Bailey was crossing Saratoga while the pedestrian signal was green.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Some honor the transient nature of spring – like the student shows celebrating 2026 graduates crossing the finish line.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Here’s how the other following contenders landed in the top five for Charlotte’s best places to live.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Knicks lost a second game in a row for just the fourth time this season, following Thursday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets with a late-game collapse against the defending champs.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The memorial includes two metal American flag signs on the Cloverdale Road overpass that drivers can see while traveling the Interstate, one in each direction.—
Rose Evans
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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Want to learn something new while traveling?—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Organizing a triennial today means navigating the tension between the local and the global amid a rapidly shifting world order.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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In a new interview, Fishel opened up about navigating life as a child star and explained how her years of insecurities nearly ended her on-camera career.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Severino struggled with his control, walking five and throwing just 49 of his 91 pitches for strikes before he was lifted after 3 1/3 innings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Nawrocki allowed an unearned run and struck out 12 while walking 2.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Transiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transiting. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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