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Recent Examples of crisscross
Private waste haulers crisscross these suburban and exurban communities in a patchwork of waste collection contracts.
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Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The course will crisscross the neighborhood for its first few miles before heading north to Broadway, where the fifth-mile marker is located.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
To shred the leaves with a lawn mower, crisscross the area several times to chop them finely.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Dedicated lanes crisscross the city, traffic lights are timed for bicycles and drivers are accustomed to sharing the road.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The course will crisscross the neighborhood for its first few miles before heading north to Broadway, where the fifth-mile marker is located.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
To shred the leaves with a lawn mower, crisscross the area several times to chop them finely.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Dedicated lanes crisscross the city, traffic lights are timed for bicycles and drivers are accustomed to sharing the road.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisscross
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The external and internal expectations should intersect this week.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, Skip Schumaker’s passions — baseball and community investment through the Jessie Rees Foundation — intersected.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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That district also crosses county lines — into Corona, Chino Hills and other parts of western Riverside and San Bernardino counties.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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As a result, millions upon millions crossed the border attracted by higher wages and better infrastructure, including hospitals, roads, sewers, clean water, schools for their children and other social services at the state or municipal level.—
Doug McIntyre,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During the game, Kailey sat with their mother, Carol, in the middle of the stands that bisected each student section.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The duffel features zippered compartments on both ends, a mesh internal organization pocket, and a removable divider that bisects the generous main compartment, which is easily accessible via a 270-degree-zippered flap.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Crisscross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisscross. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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