1
as in to betray
to be unfaithful or disloyal to
people who cross the local mob boss usually are found floating in the river
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2
as in to intersect
to divide by passing through or across
there's a light where that street crosses Main Street
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3
as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
you may have to cross some woods on the way
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as in to strike
to enter the mind of
the idea did cross me that he might be pulling my leg
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as in fire
a test of faith, patience, or strength
dyslexia is just my cross to bear, and I accepted it long ago
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as in hybrid
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
the mare is an Arabian-Thoroughbred cross
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as in mixed
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
raises both purebred and cross lambs
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as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
she was cross all day because of a nagging headache
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Recent Examples of cross
Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
And across cross its nine-city run, the tour delivered some unforgettable pop culture moments.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
This Brazilian Portuguese film streaming on Netflix this weekend looks like a charming cross between Father of the Bride and National Lampoon's Vacation.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 17 July 2025
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The punishing team-building restrictions that come about by crossing the new second apron have legitimate teeth.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
And across cross its nine-city run, the tour delivered some unforgettable pop culture moments.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Noun
Those big companies, along with unions and communities across the country that the railroads cross, will have a chance to weigh before the U.S. Surface Transportation Board.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
This Brazilian Portuguese film streaming on Netflix this weekend looks like a charming cross between Father of the Bride and National Lampoon's Vacation.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross
Verb
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Reigns was competing in his first match since Heyman betrayed him and CM Punk at WrestleMania 41 and aligned himself with Seth Rollins.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Giselle has been performed as a woman enraptured, swept up in a passion, blinded by it and betrayed.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Pulp Fiction, about two hitmen — portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta — and how their exploits intersect with the lives of a cast of characters existing in the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, also stars Bruce Willis, Tim Roth, Christopher Walken and Harvey Keitel.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 July 2025
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The public scrutiny and Astronomer's swift response reflects increasing demand for accountability among top executives, particularly when personal conduct intersects with workplace dynamics.—
Hannah Parry
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Zion is popular with adventure travelers for challenging hikes such as The Narrows, where hikers traverse Zion Canyon through its narrowest section, which has 1,000-foot-tall walls.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Workplaces now are traversing through unique communication barriers, expectations, and leadership dynamics, and Cecile Peterkin, a seasoned leadership coach, mentor, and founder of The Leadership Coaching Center, has witnessed these dynamics firsthand.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Jamie Roy and Sam Heughan aren't related in real life, but the resemblance between the two Outlander stars is striking.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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In the filing, her attorneys argued that Maxwell's conviction was invalid because an agreement federal prosecutors struck with Epstein in Florida shielded her and other associates from criminal charges.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Based on employee interviews, investigators also found conflicting accounts of fire preparedness within the plant, which has already experienced some fires.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
27 July 2025
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At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
26 July 2025
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Under standards passed by the California Air Resources Board, at least 35% of model year 2026 passenger cars and trucks sold in the state must be EVs, plug-in hybrids or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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These hybrid models better reflect the shape of modern value: some capabilities scale with people, others scale with compute or automation.—
Scott Woody,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Optimum offers higher fiber speeds with no data caps, but at a higher starting cost and mixed customer satisfaction ratings.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Styles joined the Kabuki Warriors, Asuka and Kairi Sane, in a mixed six-person tag team match against Mysterio and the current Women’s Tag Team Champions, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez; Styles secured the victory for his team by pinning the champion.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Despite its self-destructive proclivities, the irritable giant has managed to make, and keep, a friend.—
Robin George Andrews,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Determined to make a clean SPF, Brown says a chemical formula was out of the question (chemical sunscreens are often thought to be unsafe for the coral reef and irritable to sensitive skin types).—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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“Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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