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
Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 11 July 2025
City officials released a report in 2024 covering various issues with transit projects encountered when Public Works oversaw those efforts.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 7 July 2025
Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Operators that do decide to transit Hormuz should adopt the highest security level available and maintain the maximum possible distance from Iranian waters, Greece’s ministry added.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 June 2025
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Verb
Also, Metro Nashville Police Department Captain Brian Williams was appointed transit liaison.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 11 July 2025
City officials released a report in 2024 covering various issues with transit projects encountered when Public Works oversaw those efforts.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 7 July 2025
Noun
But how the virus transits from skin to the nervous system, where the virus unleashes its most devastating effects, is still not understood.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Operators that do decide to transit Hormuz should adopt the highest security level available and maintain the maximum possible distance from Iranian waters, Greece’s ministry added.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transit
Verb
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After the rally that began in Cincinnati, around 100 people crossed the Roebling Bridge, heading toward Covington shortly after 8 p.m., according to police.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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Both from New Jersey, the pair first crossed paths in the Caribbean in May 2007.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Programs utilizing these modes have the potential to reduce transport emissions 33.5% in Germany, 22.8% in Sweden, and 24% in the UK, the report cited.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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McGuire Moorman Lambert restaurants transport diners the way few other places can, and Sammie's is a prime example of that magic trick.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Zion is popular with adventure travelers for challenging hikes such as The Narrows, where hikers traverse Zion Canyon through its narrowest section, which has 1,000-foot-tall walls.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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The results are occasionally adorable: This is a film in which our heroes have to rattle around in a spaceship, Interstellar style, to travel through a wormhole, while other characters can traverse the far reaches of the universe with a surfboard.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Earlier this year, 41 conveyance units were listed as out of service on an MIA spreadsheet.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 July 2025
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City conveyance regulators issued the building’s management an order to comply on April 9, 2024, citing multiple violations related to a malfunctioning elevator.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
Verb
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The clip’s filming location in Kansas City, rather than across the pond, suggests that Ted’s closest pals have traveled to the States, perhaps to convince him to coach Richmond’s women’s team.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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It’s thought that Netanyahu may travel to New York in September, prior to the mayoral election, to speak at the U.N. General Assembly’s world leaders meeting.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Travis was was last seen walking on the 5000 block of North 49th Street.—
Jessica Van Egeren,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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If the pavement is too hot, the American Humane Society recommends purchasing dog shoes to protect the their paws or walking them on grass.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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More: Great Lakes tribes’ knowledge of nature could be key to navigating climate change.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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For example, Medtronic, a global healthcare technology company, is deploying AI/virtual reality (VR) role playing to train sales teams in product training as well as how to navigate ambiguity, exercise judgment in complex sales situations, and resolve conflicts with customers.—
Jeanne Meister,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Alpha Gang follows a group of alien invaders sent to conquer Earth.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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Amtrak warned riders to expect delays on the Northeast Corridor line Tuesday morning, following torrential downpours and flooding in the New York region overnight.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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