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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
Marina Watts, People.com, 16 May 2025
The result is a leaner, more transparent value chain that slashes transit times, anchors skilled jobs at home, and gives automakers, wind-turbine producers, battery materials manufacturers, and aerospace primes a domestic alternative to long-distance supply lines.
—William Jones, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Kids could be transiting space on family vacations, or pregnant people on business trips.
—Dave S. Brody, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for transit
Noun
The transit system affects 350,000 commuters daily, along with those traveling to MetLife Stadium that evening for Shakira's concert.
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American Airlines also announced in February a trial program to make connecting easier for passengers transiting through London's Heathrow Airport.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for transit
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The Chinese flotilla comprised the Type 075 amphibious assault ship Anhui; the Type 052D destroyer Suzhou; a pair of Type 054A frigates, the Zhoushan and the Xuzhou; and the Type 071 amphibious transport dock Longhushan—all identified by their hull numbers.—
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The wild-looking cab-less autonomous electric transport (AET) vehicles, which would not look out of place thundering down the highway in any science-fiction movie, are self-driving in most situations.—
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But his summary of the key moment is a nice analysis of the risk-and-reward of shooting for the near post, rather than crossing.—
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
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Rios said the city had already explored the potential use of construction and conveyance tax funds, but that option did not pan out.—
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The lawsuit previously featured additional claims for civil conspiracy and fraudulent conveyance, but those were dismissed in earlier actions.—
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Fort Worth plans to spend $22 million revamping a mile-long stretch of Ray White linking Mirage Drive and the bridge traversing Bear Creek.—
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If Diddy was on the plane, he would’ve first been inspected by customs officials before traversing Antigua, which is mandatory.—
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To be in the same location, at least one pair would have to travel and pay for a place to stay, because neither of their apartments could fit everyone.—
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Ramsey flies more than 400,000 miles per year and has traveled to all 7 continents, 50 U.S. states and 173 of the United Nations countries.—
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When his remarks concluded, the pope walked down the steps at the front of the stage in the hall and shook hands with a line of Vatican officials, exchanging a few words with each person.—
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Hunter walks up to Mathurin, points at him and pushes him to the floor.—
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Rip currents are formidable natural forces, but knowing how to react can significantly increase your chances of safely navigating these challenging waters.—
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Technology leaders who take a proactive, strategic approach will navigate the complexities of compliance while positioning themselves for sustainable growth.—
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Also be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow me here on this blog.—
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The morbid series first began in 2000 and follows groups of people getting Rube Goldberg machine’d to death by unforeseen domino effects — a timeless concept if there ever was one.—
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“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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