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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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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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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
N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Saturday marked his ninth straight game crossing the century mark.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Mushi is a seven-month-old Maltipoo puppy, a cross between a Maltese and a miniature or toy poodle, and is adored by his owners Carmen and Bryan, 27, from California.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Others, including Hal Brown, crossed state lines for the event.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Saturday marked his ninth straight game crossing the century mark.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
The high-tech shoes now worn by track and cross country athletes also are helping lower times in all sorts of running events.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Mushi is a seven-month-old Maltipoo puppy, a cross between a Maltese and a miniature or toy poodle, and is adored by his owners Carmen and Bryan, 27, from California.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross
Verb
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By pairing atomic and nuclear clocks side by side, physicists can monitor tiny variations in their time signatures that could betray dark matter’s presence.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Sep. 2025
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And employees notice when executives who preach fairness, integrity and inclusion behave in ways that betray those very ideals.—
Sean WillChene,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In Season 1, viewers met exotic dancer Kimmie, a victim of abuse and an underground human trafficking operation, as her life deeply intersects with the Bellaires — a wealthy, powerful family running a successful hair care business in Chicago.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The tea illustrates how sustainability can intersect with culture, symbolism, and hospitality all in one.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The book traverses the story of these relationships elegantly.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
17 Sep. 2025
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Designated a National Historic Landmark, this remarkable route spans more than 64 miles of unspoiled wilderness, traversing the majestic scenery of Colorado and New Mexico.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An Israeli airstrike struck his home in the Al Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, where multiple generations had been living together, the doctor said.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Dorn then struck the mother in the face with an unknown blunt object and an Xbox game system, resulting in a facial fracture and severe swelling to her left eye, according to court documents.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even still, at some point, the fire has to be quenched.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From maintenance, like oil changes, fluid checks and tire, brake, and battery inspections, to a variety of repairs, and even smog tests, service is available for all makes, fleet vehicles, hot rods, classic cars and hybrids.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fuel economy in non-hybrid trims is not-bad and the hybrid, when chosen, delivers strong mpg.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Monday.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
22 Sep. 2025
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Through his first two career starts, McCarthy turned in mixed results.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When the caffeine wears off, children may have a headache and feel irritable or tired.—
Dr. Mark Corkins,
Boston Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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He was adopted two weeks later, but after 18 months in his home, Scoob developed a painful skin condition that caused his ears to bleed and left him extremely irritable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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