cross-checked; cross-checking; cross-checks
1
: to obstruct in ice hockey or lacrosse by thrusting one's stick held in both hands across an opponent's face or body
2
: to check (something, such as data or reports) from various angles or sources to determine validity or accuracy
: an act or instance of cross-checking
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Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
After a cross-check from Dahlin near the Sabres' net, Malkin slashed the defenseman and grabbed him before dropping his gloves to try and fight.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Internal emails show that HHS’ Administration for Children and Families last year was also directed to cross-check all of its other datasets — on families who interact with child care, foster care, Head Start and other systems — against DHS immigration records.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Don’t forget to always cross-check these prospects with their latest placement in Sam Vecenie’s mock draft.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
After a cross-check from Dahlin near the Sabres' net, Malkin slashed the defenseman and grabbed him before dropping his gloves to try and fight.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
Don’t forget to always cross-check these prospects with their latest placement in Sam Vecenie’s mock draft.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Internal emails show that HHS’ Administration for Children and Families last year was also directed to cross-check all of its other datasets — on families who interact with child care, foster care, Head Start and other systems — against DHS immigration records.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Cross-check.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-check. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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