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as in to betray
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 to intersect
to divide by passing through or across
there's a light where that street crosses Main Street
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as in to traverse
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 to strike
to enter the mind of
the idea did cross me that he might be pulling my leg
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as in fire
a test of faith, patience, or strength
dyslexia is just my cross to bear, and I accepted it long ago
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as in hybrid
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
the mare is an Arabian-Thoroughbred cross
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as in mixed
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
raises both purebred and cross lambs
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as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
she was cross all day because of a nagging headache
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Recent Examples of cross
Weilun Soon,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Tonal cords crossed from the vamp to the top of the shaft in front.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
But whenever Louis’s hand dipped, Schmeling sneaked in a lightning-quick right cross.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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The Desh Vibhor, Desh Vaibhav and Sanmar Herald were observed in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea on Sunday, after having been last seen signaling their attempt to cross the Strait of Hormuz late Friday, ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg show.
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Weilun Soon,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Tonal cords crossed from the vamp to the top of the shaft in front.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
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His cross deflected into the net.
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Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
But whenever Louis’s hand dipped, Schmeling sneaked in a lightning-quick right cross.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross
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Rhaenyra will not only have to contend with the death of yet another child, but also that same child’s decision to betray her and lock her away in a room.
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Jamison left, making a comment that his mother took to mean Redman had betrayed or cheated on him somehow, prosecutors said.
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The speech reflected a long-running tradition in Black churches across Georgia and the South, where faith and civic engagement have often intersected.
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That answer matters because audiences have become increasingly skeptical whenever patriotism intersects with marketing.
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Thursday saw the highest number of vessels traversing the strait since April, according to marine intelligence firm AXSMarine.
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While the Deschutes River Trail makes traversing the area particularly leisurely, travelers can take advantage of Veo, a bike-sharing program that makes getting around quick and fun.
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This site strikes a rare balance between serenity and world-class action.
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The devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela yesterday were most likely caused by a rupture in one of the country’s most active seismic zones — comprising the Boconó and San Sebastián faults, which extend along Venezuela’s northern coast — according to the USGS.
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The man was linked to three fires and arrested on suspicion of arson, according to the sheriff’s office.
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The fire spread rapidly, and police said additional fire departments and law enforcement agencies responded to the scene to assist.
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The combination of burning gasoline through internal combustion and utilizing electrical energy allows hybrids to travel further on a single tank of gas than internal combustion engine vehicles.
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Edmunds’ drivers did notice that the Cherokee’s hybrid powertrain does a better job of keeping noise and vibration out of the cabin, resulting in a quieter driving experience.
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Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart – or their ambition.
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For many Haitian fans, there were mixed emotions in a country that has long had a soft spot for Brazil’s soccer team.
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Cancer could be affectionate and chatty one moment, and withdrawn and irritable the next, with little to no explanation.
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They can be withdrawn or irritable.
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“Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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