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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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2
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
Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
The 30-year Treasury bond yield crossed the 5% level for the second time this week and the 10-year traded at 4.61%, the highest since February.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 May 2025
May 21 First discovered: 3 days ago, 1:43 p.m. May 18
Initial location: Sunset Blvd., West cross of Fiddyment Road, Lincoln, Placer County, Calif.
Fire unit: Cal Fire Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Sunset Fire
Sunset Fire initially started 1:43 p.m. May 18 in Placer County.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
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Verb
Fingers crossed, the weather will be better than last year.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
The 30-year Treasury bond yield crossed the 5% level for the second time this week and the 10-year traded at 4.61%, the highest since February.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Noun
When Amad whipped a cross into the box in the 30th minute, Romero used his body cleverly to prevent Hojlund from shooting and was accidentally elbowed in the face.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 May 2025
May 21 First discovered: 3 days ago, 1:43 p.m. May 18
Initial location: Sunset Blvd., West cross of Fiddyment Road, Lincoln, Placer County, Calif.
Fire unit: Cal Fire Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Sunset Fire
Sunset Fire initially started 1:43 p.m. May 18 in Placer County.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross
Verb
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His relationship with Elisabeth Moss’ June was a complicated matter that involved fathering one of her children, assisting her efforts to escape from/bring down Gilead and then betraying her at a crucial point in the rebellion.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
20 May 2025
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Its summery beat and pop hooks are primed to reach a mainstream audience, and its twisting structure and intense second half make sure that the song doesn’t betray the band’s core appeal.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Intertwined with vivid descriptions of the horrific collateral damage in the city itself are intersecting narratives that remind us how persistently the dramas of daily life can exist even when the world is in flames.—
Alida Becker,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The dispute raises critical questions about community governance limits when personal tributes intersect with aesthetic regulations.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
Verb
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The trail traverses parks, woodlands, pastures, and cemeteries.—
Sarah Beckwith,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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The 190-mile trail traverses three national parks and is one of the most popular long-distance hikes in England.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
Verb
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The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Any treaty struck between the United States and Iran would require a two-thirds majority vote in the upper chamber, as laid out in the Constitution and noted by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT).—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The fire was extinguished in about 30 minutes, officials said.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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She and her fellow hybrids are sent to investigate the site, leading to the encounter of mysterious life forms — including one ferocious Xenomorph.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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Starting next year, the rule would have mandated that 35% of all new vehicles supplied to California dealerships be zero-emission vehicles or plug-in hybrids.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Asian equities delivered mixed performance overnight on hopes that a phone call between President Trump and President Xi would take place this week.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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This summery trend started on TikTok, and is characterized by neutral colors, woven textiles, vintage accents, mixed metals, and bold pops of primary colors (yes, tomato red included!).—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The crew is under the supervision of the capable Mensah (Noma Dumezweni) who is prone to panic attacks as the group visits an irritable planet at the behest of The Corporation — a powerful business conglomerate where profit is indeed king.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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It’s said to cause people to become irritable, aggravate health problems, and abrade mechanical devices.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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