1
: the act or action of crossing: such as
a
: a traversing or traveling across
b
: an opposing, blocking, or thwarting especially in an unfair or dishonest manner
Examples of crossing in a Sentence
Stop at the railroad crossing.
a crossing for ferry boats
the crossing of a mountain range
a weeklong crossing of the Atlantic Ocean
Recent Examples on the Web
Biometrics are less secure than passwords for device protection at border crossings.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 May 2025
But with all border crossings closed since March 2 — the longest the population has ever faced — food prices in markets have spiked to astronomical levels, putting what little food is available out of reach for most families.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The number of people crossing into the Great Lakes State from Canada fell 11% in February and March, with vehicle crossings down 15% in February and 18% in March.
—Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
The amount was increased in early 2024, at a time when border crossings were at an all-time high and CBP was stretched as officers sought to detain people between ports of entry and were required to look after hundreds of new arrivals in temporary shelters.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 May 2025
But with all border crossings closed since March 2 — the longest the population has ever faced — food prices in markets have spiked to astronomical levels, putting what little food is available out of reach for most families.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The number of people crossing into the Great Lakes State from Canada fell 11% in February and March, with vehicle crossings down 15% in February and 18% in March.
—Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
The amount was increased in early 2024, at a time when border crossings were at an all-time high and CBP was stretched as officers sought to detain people between ports of entry and were required to look after hundreds of new arrivals in temporary shelters.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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“Crossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crossing. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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crossing
noun
cross·ing
ˈkrȯ-siŋ 
1
a
: the act of one that crosses
b
: a voyage across water
c
: the act or process of interbreeding or hybridizing
2
: a place where a street or stream is crossed
3
: a place where two things (as a street and a railroad track) cross
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