as in transport
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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
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
With life spent largely on transit, navigating tight layovers, and using their days off to jet-set across the globe, flight attendants have mastered the art of packing.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Some 78 transited last Wednesday, the day before the tit-for-tat exchanges began, the Associated Press reported.
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Scott Peterson,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
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Noun
The best finds have a lid or hinged top to keep food and other picnic essentials covered during transit, but open wicker baskets can be just as useful.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
With life spent largely on transit, navigating tight layovers, and using their days off to jet-set across the globe, flight attendants have mastered the art of packing.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Verb
In total, 29 commodity vessels crossed on Saturday and 12 transited on Sunday, according to data from the maritime tracking firm Kpler.
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Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Some 78 transited last Wednesday, the day before the tit-for-tat exchanges began, the Associated Press reported.
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Scott Peterson,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transit
Noun
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United Airlines also holds numerous contracts including with the Department of Defense for transport.
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The rescue recently put its transport vehicle up for sale to keep operations going.
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Traffic through the Strait had remained steady in recent days but was not increasing, according to a post from the UKMTO Sunday, which warned risks remained for vessels crossing the crucial waterway.
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The first shot sees Haaland sitting in a folding chair with his arms strongly crossed while wearing his red, white and blue kit.
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The lawsuit further alleges Lam remained in control of both organizations before and after the conveyance.
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Reid is facing 10 charges, including burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, burglary of an occupied dwelling and criminal mischief of more than $200 but less than $1,000, jail records show.
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Tehran meanwhile has tried to strengthen its leverage by saying crew members must gain permission to traverse the strait along routes approved by its officials.
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The first Spanish expedition to California in 1542 was followed about 220 years later when Gaspar de Portolá and Franciscan monk Junipero Serra traversed the coastal lands.
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More than 40 tall ships from 20 foreign countries participated, traveling through New York Harbor from near Sandy Hook, New Jersey, up to the George Washington Bridge.
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Several Iraqi provinces announced official holidays to allow mourners to travel.
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Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
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The 64-year-old had come from Oklahoma with his wife and son to walk up the 56 steps next to Sinking Spring, a sinkhole opening to a karst aquifer from which Lincoln first drank.
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The parking at Krog Street Market can be intimidating, but there’s no need to try to navigate the valet or the small lot in the front of the market.
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Ohtani successfully navigated traffic to throw a scoreless fifth, but Xander Bogaerts tagged him for an RBI double in the sixth.
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The reality is that leading men dictate roles and others follow as needed.
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The Kings trailed 76-75 following a jumper by Tyler Bilodeau with 52 seconds to go.
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“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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