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as in intersection
a place where roads meet
turn left at the next crossing and then stay on that road for two miles
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as in betraying
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 intersecting
to divide by passing through or across
there's a light where that street crosses Main Street
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as in traversing
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 striking
to enter the mind of
the idea did cross me that he might be pulling my leg
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Recent Examples of crossing
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Young Palestinians, particularly those under age 5, are especially vulnerable in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has imposed restrictions on the entry of aid throughout the war, at times shutting crossings entirely.
—Pablo Robles, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Muscles crossing multiple joints such as the hamstrings appear especially vulnerable to variations in playing surfaces, given their central role in sprinting and cutting.
—Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Singleton was hauling out to the flat to try to provide coverage, but he got caught up in the wash of a crossing receiver and defensive back en route.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Young Palestinians, particularly those under age 5, are especially vulnerable in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has imposed restrictions on the entry of aid throughout the war, at times shutting crossings entirely.
—Pablo Robles, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
The planet gently cooled — and sea life thrived — before crossing a threshold.
—Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Muscles crossing multiple joints such as the hamstrings appear especially vulnerable to variations in playing surfaces, given their central role in sprinting and cutting.
—Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossing
Noun
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In addition to showcasing the Arctic’s raw, austere beauty and wildlife encounters such as sightings of polar bears, walruses, wolves, giant musk ox, narwhal, and snowy owls, the voyage shines a spotlight on the Indigenous people who have stewarded the region’s unusual ecosystems for 5,000 years.—
Robin Catalano,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately for her, Sebastian Brooks, the Duke of Whitfield, is on the same voyage, and the rake is as frustrating and handsome as ever.—
Mia Sosa,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sonic’s newest Sacramento-area restaurant is at 5873 Antelope Road in Citrus Heights, near the intersection with Roseville Road.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Roxbury Prep is just blocks away from the intersection of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And there’s also the suggestion that Michaela believes Simone is betraying the feminist cause by settling at such a young age for the role of plus-one to a wealthy man who treats his relationships like a transaction.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Already hacked off by the renovation fiasco, the company’s longtime patrons pounced, accusing the corporation of betraying its history and values.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Movies involving and primarily about three women intersecting have been a longtime staple.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
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Of course, the creators are honored, with Shuster Drive intersecting with South Siegel Street.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That same sense of gravity is felt by golfers traversing the dynamic dunes.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sure, there were attacks and counterattacks and waves of soldiers traversing across No Man’s Land.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jey Uso ended up striking Reed with the chair twice in the back.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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With Israel striking Doha — the city the US and Israel chose to host negotiations with Hamas — the theory seems more plausible than ever.—
Hadley Gamble,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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How to cruise in Patagonia Expedition cruise lines offer Patagonia itineraries ranging from five to 17 days in length, sailing between various port cities across Chile and Argentina, from Santiago to Ushuaia.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
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Carnival has added a nonalcoholic drink package to cruises.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
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After successfully rounding the corner of generating text, the AI makers shifted into a mode of concentrating on code.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Crossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossing. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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