decussating

Definition of decussatingnext
present participle of decussate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decussating
Verb
  • Adapting and expanding upon a lean Don Winslow novella, Layton adds many sometimes unnecessarily complex ingredients to the pot, with characters intersecting and allegiances and motivations often contradicting one another.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
  • In the middle of this spectrum, a trio of mid-career stylistic chameleons and sometime collaborators — Feid, J Balvin, and Bad Bunny — carefully map out intersecting tastes.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The pedestrian is cited for crossing at other than a crosswalk, a village ordinance violation, Fragassi stated.
    Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Gallo, an Argentine national security officer who García says is innocent, was arrested in 2024 and charged with espionage and terrorism after crossing the Colombian-Venezuelan border to reunite with his partner and young son.
    Carmen Sesin, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Decussating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decussating. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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