decussates

Definition of decussatesnext
present tense third-person singular of decussate
as in intersects

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Verb
  • Still, advocacy groups argue that the visibility of the movement—and the expansion of its target list—may have longer‑term reputational effects, particularly as consumer activism increasingly intersects with debates over wages, corporate concentration, and media influence.
    Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The block intersects Central Avenue in east Charlotte, maps show.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
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  • Stay curious and open to being surprised by who crosses your path.
    Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The 8-mile-long singletrack crosses an unimproved 4WD road that leads back to the trailhead, so there are multiple bail options.
    Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
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  • The Israeli military has blown up several bridges over the river – which bisects Lebanon – over the past days, as part of a broader assault in the south.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
  • On one side, cars speed past on the two-lane road that bisects the southern part of the state.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Decussates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decussates. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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