1
as in betrays
to be unfaithful or disloyal to
people who cross the local mob boss usually are found floating in the river
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in intersects
to divide by passing through or across
there's a light where that street crosses Main Street
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in traverses
to make one's way through, across, or over
you may have to cross some woods on the way
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in strikes
to enter the mind of
the idea did cross me that he might be pulling my leg
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in fires
a test of faith, patience, or strength
dyslexia is just my cross to bear, and I accepted it long ago
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in hybrids
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
the mare is an Arabian-Thoroughbred cross
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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 crosses
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Directed by veteran action filmmaker Art Camacho, the film follows Tony (Foster), a former Marine trying to rebuild his life as a mechanic—until his brother (Collins) crosses the wrong people and ignites a violent chain of events.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Mateta then finds the right wing-back’s run, before Munoz crosses the ball towards Eze near the penalty spot and the latter scores the winner.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Edge filtering further enhances protection by limiting the volume of regulated data that crosses networks, reducing the impact of potential breaches.
—Nagesh Nama, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The tropical zodiac begins at zero degrees of Aries — beginning at the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere — which is the exact moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator, moving from South to North.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
At 147 minutes, the film occasionally crosses it, settling into rhythms more punishing than profound.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
This appeal crosses various age groups and genders, the report states.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
That’s when day and night are roughly equal in length, and the sun crosses the celestial equator heading south.
—Vanessa Countryman, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
This rare timing means the eclipse occurs on the doorstep of the September equinox, when the sun crosses the celestial equator, marking the start of spring in the Southern Hemisphere and fall in the north.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Directed by veteran action filmmaker Art Camacho, the film follows Tony (Foster), a former Marine trying to rebuild his life as a mechanic—until his brother (Collins) crosses the wrong people and ignites a violent chain of events.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Mateta then finds the right wing-back’s run, before Munoz crosses the ball towards Eze near the penalty spot and the latter scores the winner.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Edge filtering further enhances protection by limiting the volume of regulated data that crosses networks, reducing the impact of potential breaches.
—Nagesh Nama, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The tropical zodiac begins at zero degrees of Aries — beginning at the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere — which is the exact moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator, moving from South to North.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
At 147 minutes, the film occasionally crosses it, settling into rhythms more punishing than profound.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
This appeal crosses various age groups and genders, the report states.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
That’s when day and night are roughly equal in length, and the sun crosses the celestial equator heading south.
—Vanessa Countryman, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crosses
Verb
-
Surely, the look suggests, my choice betrays a Freudian complex best left uninterrogated.—
Sam Sussman
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
-
Their relationship is thrown into turmoil when Lane betrays Gala, leading to a tragedy that changes both of their lives.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
That’s when the moon’s orbital path around Earth intersects the path the sun takes through the sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
During the test, the robot successfully traverses randomly placed debris, ascends, and descends steps without difficulty.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
-
The new musical Saturday Church traverses both contexts, following a sensitive Black teenager (played by Bryson Battle) who’s torn between his love of church and his burgeoning understanding of his queerness.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Unlike many formulas that start dewy and end up oily, or others that stay flat and one-dimensional from dawn to dusk, this one actually strikes the perfect balance.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
-
Dell’s Ice Blue aluminum design strikes a modern tone with its soft-rounded corners, slim display bezels, and light gray backlit keyboard.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Our communities face attack after attack—floods and fires fueled by Big Oil, ICE agenda kidnapping our neighbors, congress revoking our healthcare.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
-
The material is claimed to be the most effective and convenient solution to tackle fires.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The Chinese are also concentrating on plug-in hybrids, which don’t carry the same penal tariffs as pure EVs, and which may have a long-term future if the EU decides to dilute its carbon dioxide emissions regime.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
-
English Hybrids There are many types of hybrids (Lavandula x intermedia), which are a cross between English and Portuguese lavenders.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Romeo Beckham’s appearance in a leather flight jacket with matching leather trousers follows his previous modeling turns for Balenciaga (spring summer 2025) and Versace (fall winter 2025).—
Kerry McDermott,
Vogue,
19 Sep. 2025
-
The eight-episode thriller, which premieres September 19 on ViX, follows Nolasco Black (Bichir), a forensic dentist investigating brutal murders in 19th century Veracruz who discovers evidence that the infamous London killer has crossed the Atlantic.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Kruse and Fialko invested seven figures into rebuilding Priscilla’s brand, stabilizing her finances, settling her lawsuits, cleaning up numerous private family ordeals, and attempting to help Priscilla repair her relationship with her daughter.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Crosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crosses. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share