cross paths

phrase

: to meet especially by chance

crossed paths with an old friend on a business trip

Examples of cross paths in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hiller plays Aldrict, an old-world vampire who has crossed paths with Liz several times over the centuries and is a bit of a troublemaker. — Peter White, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

The Texas book bar’s trademark filing and the Charlotte coffee bar and lounge’s opening had crossed paths within just a few days of each other. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026

The film is an ensemble piece, following two married couples — one working class, the other wealthy — who cross paths during the production of a documentary. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Cameron and David first crossed paths through the MTV Video Music Awards and began dating in 2023, after David invited Cameron to a Måneskin show at Madison Square Garden. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cross paths

• footpaths
• baths
• laths
• maths
• osteopaths
• psychopaths