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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
Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Without transit, they would be denied access to employment, education, medical and recreational opportunities.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Since late February, Saudi Arabia has increased crude exports from Yanbu, diverting oil that would normally transit Hormuz in order to bypass Iranian threats to shipping in the Gulf.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
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Noun
With a transit capacity of about 20 million barrels of oil per day, the Persian Gulf’s Strait of Hormuz is considered the world’s most important shipping chokepoint for oil and natural gas.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Without transit, they would be denied access to employment, education, medical and recreational opportunities.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
To get an amphibious invasion force to Kharg would mean transiting the Strait of Hormuz and most of the Persian Gulf.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Since late February, Saudi Arabia has increased crude exports from Yanbu, diverting oil that would normally transit Hormuz in order to bypass Iranian threats to shipping in the Gulf.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transit
Noun
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Under its current framework, the Fund has supported initiatives related to transport development, agricultural improvement, and regional economic activity.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Consumers may see higher prices sooner rather than later, because of higher transport costs with pricier diesel.—
Kayla Steinberg,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Officials have identified the pedestrian who was killed in February after he was hit by an 18-wheeler while attempting to cross a freeway in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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There are no roads, only rivers to cross, mud to navigate, and wildlife to avoid.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
29 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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Whether clients are traversing by foot, vehicle, or plane, ALE provides the infrastructure for them.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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Kamai trains in celestial navigation, using the stars, winds and waves to traverse the ocean without modern instruments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kristopher David was driving to work Wednesday morning near the intersection of Broward Boulevard and Seventh Avenue when a black Audi, traveling westbound at a high rate of speed, T-boned his white BMW.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Hall put on late-night shows in the basement of his home and became a popular child magician, earning money by doing his routine at ritzy parties and travelling to magic conventions.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even a little boy walked up to her and asked to give her a hug.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 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
Verb
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Many young people are transitioning out of school, starting careers and building independence, while still developing the coping skills needed to navigate major health challenges.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Others say drivers, regardless of age, need to exercise extra caution when navigating the busy corridors.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And in the past, including in 2017 following the death of A’dan Blackmon, the department has released those records.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Noah Gregor scored the fastest goal to begin a game in franchise history, Mackie Samoskevich followed shortly after to give Florida its fastest two goals to begin a game in franchise history, and the Panthers never looked back in a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators at Amerant Bank Arena.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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