cross off
phrasal verb
crossed off; crossing off; crosses off
: to draw a line through (a name or item on a list)
They crossed off the names of the people who had already been invited.
We can cross her off our list of potential donors.
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The National Football League is continuing to expand its global reach, crossing off another international city this weekend.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Some tasks take only a few minutes to complete, while others can be crossed off in a weekend afternoon.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
The first name on the list, Kenny Omega, was already crossed off, signifying that the first part of his plan was complete.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Families chasing experiences, professionals blending work and leisure, and retirees crossing off bucket-list trips are keeping demand strong.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Some tasks take only a few minutes to complete, while others can be crossed off in a weekend afternoon.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
The first name on the list, Kenny Omega, was already crossed off, signifying that the first part of his plan was complete.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Families chasing experiences, professionals blending work and leisure, and retirees crossing off bucket-list trips are keeping demand strong.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cross off
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“Cross off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross%20off. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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