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Recent Examples of crossbar
Hubbuch had a wide-open shot from 12 yards out, but McGlynn leaped to tip the shot over the crossbar.
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Then, Ronald Donkor hit the crossbar and Charlotte FC went into the half with the lead.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
Dante Sealy put a dangerous corner into the box, then SKC keeper John Pulskamp unconvincingly parried it off the crossbar and down to a thankful Frederick, who cleaned up for an easy one.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Dylan Chambost played a long ball down the left side to Max Arfsten, who played an arcing cross to Abou Ali for a header from the top of the 6-yard box that slipped under the crossbar and into the side-net.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Then, Ronald Donkor hit the crossbar and Charlotte FC went into the half with the lead.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
Dante Sealy put a dangerous corner into the box, then SKC keeper John Pulskamp unconvincingly parried it off the crossbar and down to a thankful Frederick, who cleaned up for an easy one.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Dylan Chambost played a long ball down the left side to Max Arfsten, who played an arcing cross to Abou Ali for a header from the top of the 6-yard box that slipped under the crossbar and into the side-net.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbar
Noun
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But with the destruction came a swath of community support for the local businesses impacted by the blaze.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Iran hits oil tanker in waters off Dubai An Iranian drone hit a Kuwaiti oil tanker in waters off the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai, sparking a blaze that was later put out, the Dubai Media Office said.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ceretti wore a pinstripe mini dress courtesy of Moncler x EE72 while the Don't Look Up actor kept things simple in a black tux.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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In a new promo, Hernández is seen wearing the exact Chanel pinstripe suit Styles rocked at the 2026 BRIT Awards last month, dancing to the Kiss All the Time.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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Those who fly the small, lightweight aircraft of different stripes were restricted for nearly four years from accessing the airport by ground and taking off in their ultralights.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some classic stripes feel like a toe-dip into experimenting with more print-centric design, and won’t go out of style anytime soon.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some Brookhill attractions include Inner Peaks Climbing Center, an indoor rock-climbing facility, Puttery, an indoor mini-golf bar for adults and bars such as Pins Mechanical, a social spot with a retro arcade and other games.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink Dandelion, the property’s restaurant and bar, is inspired by cozy aprés-ski bars, its hearth and warm corners designed to offer shelter and retreat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Foote and Dickow have been collaborators for nearly three decades, playing together in Rex Ritter’s post-Jessamine band Fontanelle and the Portland post-rock band Nudge.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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On Friday, the group released a documentary on Netflix, which chronicled the group’s balancing act during the making of Arirang as the band looked to honor its roots in Korea even as their audience has expanded to encompass the entire world.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbar. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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