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Recent Examples of crisscross
More than 24 miles of multi-use trails crisscross the park.
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Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Private waste haulers crisscross these suburban and exurban communities in a patchwork of waste collection contracts.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The course will crisscross the neighborhood for its first few miles before heading north to Broadway, where the fifth-mile marker is located.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
To shred the leaves with a lawn mower, crisscross the area several times to chop them finely.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
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Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Private waste haulers crisscross these suburban and exurban communities in a patchwork of waste collection contracts.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The course will crisscross the neighborhood for its first few miles before heading north to Broadway, where the fifth-mile marker is located.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
To shred the leaves with a lawn mower, crisscross the area several times to chop them finely.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisscross
Verb
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He was located west of the crime scene, walking along New Leicester Highway, which intersects Patton Avenue.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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DiCaprio and Wahlberg’s careers have actually intersected in curious spots over the years despite the two occupying different territory in Hollywood.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His extensive writing crossed the boundaries of academic and philosophical disciplines, providing a vision of modern society and social interaction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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So far, Iran appears to avoiding that prospect, letting two Indian tankers cross the strait on Saturday.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On one side, cars speed past on the two-lane road that bisects the southern part of the state.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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During the game, Kailey sat with their mother, Carol, in the middle of the stands that bisected each student section.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Crisscross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisscross. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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