1
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of across
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
See dates In 2025, visitors get free entrance to more than 400 national parks across the country on a total of six days, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Jan. 20, the National Park Service said in its release.
—Fernanda Galan, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
It’s built strong enough to drive a car across, Duplechan said, not to mention hold a dance party.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for across
Preposition
From there, our support quickly grew to extend to 54 families across the country by the end of the year.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
See dates In 2025, visitors get free entrance to more than 400 national parks across the country on a total of six days, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Jan. 20, the National Park Service said in its release.
—Fernanda Galan, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
The film opens with Fei-hung getting into a fight all across (and under) a train with a military officer who has mistaken Fei-hung's box of ginseng for his own box containing the Imperial Seal.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
It’s built strong enough to drive a car across, Duplechan said, not to mention hold a dance party.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for across
Recent Examples of Synonyms for across
Preposition
-
President Trump airs his frustration over Russia's attack on Ukraine.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
-
The situation surrounding veteran Derek Carr has led to many questions over the past several weeks.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Preposition
-
Just not as many miles on the body throughout the year.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
-
Additionally some people choose to give up certain foods or behaviors throughout the duration.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
-
In The Apprentice’s debut season, Donald Trump was the show’s unflappable centerpiece: assigning tasks at the top of each episode, dispensing business advice midway through, and ultimately delivering his signature dismissal to one unlucky contestant.—
Dawn Klavon,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
-
Players create a character and have a main storyline to progress through, along with a huge variety of side quests that allow each player to have a unique experience.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
Preposition
-
Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88 years old, is due to be laid to rest in the days ahead following a Saturday funeral service sure to draw leaders from around the world.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
-
The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays out retirement, survivor and disability benefits to around 70 million Americans every month.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share