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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
Colin Bedell, Them., 3 Apr. 2025
Subway crime dropped to levels not seen since before the pandemic, when transit crime spiked.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2025
Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Unlike the last Venus retrograde in Leo during the summer of 2023, this upcoming retrograde will transit through two zodiac signs — Aries on March 1 and then Pisces on March 27.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Be gentle on yourself and others for the medicine of the transit to move through your relationships.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 3 Apr. 2025
Subway crime dropped to levels not seen since before the pandemic, when transit crime spiked.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
Along with transiting the waterway, guests will visit Aruba, Mexico, California and many other destinations.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Unlike the last Venus retrograde in Leo during the summer of 2023, this upcoming retrograde will transit through two zodiac signs — Aries on March 1 and then Pisces on March 27.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transit
Noun
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These currents transport heat, affecting ecosystems from the sea surface to the abyss, and this new data can increase our knowledge into them.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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High quality names include those that are in the top two quintiles for quality, while bond proxies or defensive yield plays include real estate investment trusts, railroad and transport infrastructure.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Metro Police were forced to shut down 14th street, a major road across the National Mall, because so many pedestrians were crossing.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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The advisory recommends placing devices in airplane mode before crossing to prevent unintended downloads of remote files, which could complicate screenings.—
Mohammed Tawfeeq,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Today's building manager could be getting instant feedback from elevators and other conveyances, the refrigeration systems in kitchens and laboratories, and the energy used by EV charging stations.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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The new stormwater conveyance and storage improvements would give the region more room to accommodate increasing stormwater demands, according to the MWRD and forest preserves district.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Glass surfaces, traversed by gentle waves, evoke the depth of water and its ever-changing reflections, offering a constantly evolving visual expression.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Kenna Forde has also pegged Japanese label Shushu/Tong for Lower, the Japanese brand that traverses the hyper-feminine and more subversive, sensual takes on corporate wear that harks back to Helly.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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Yet, as so often happens in the sport, Estrada did not travel a straight line to big-league prosperity.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The other travels out of Florida twice a year with her U.S.-born child who has a disability.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
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In Kentucky, a 9-year-old boy was swept away by floodwaters while walking to his school bus stop in Franklin County on Friday, police said.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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Trailing 2-0, the Mets’ first two hitters reached base against left-handed reliever Brendon Little when Lindor walked and Juan Soto singled.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The interface is slick and easy to navigate, with options laid out in large, high-resolution tiles—a step up from the often-clunky screens found on traditional in-seat systems.—
Scott Campbell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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But, like other resorts trying to navigate the new demands of wellness, there's more work to be done.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Earlier: The 2025 Cannes Film Festival lineup was revealed bright and early, starting at 5 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 10 for those following in the States.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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For me, style is more about observing people in different places, rather than just following online trends.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transit. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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