Thesaurus results for CRISSCROSS

crisscross

verb

Definition of crisscross

as in to decussate

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of crisscross Scars crisscross his bottom, from blisters that formed in the extreme heat. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026 Soccer fans will soon crisscross continents to see their beloved national teams compete on the sport’s grandest stage, the World Cup. — R.j. Rico, Fortune, 5 June 2026 Distilleries are spread across several regions — Northern, Central, Western, Louisville, Lexington and Bardstown — which is why most visitors pick one area and work outward rather than trying to crisscross the state. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026 Each cluster has its own character, and the official site recommends focusing on one region at a time rather than trying to crisscross the state. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crisscross

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisscross

Verb

In its northern section, excavators found a main street running east to west; this is intersected by a road running south to north, indicating some level of urban planning within the fortification.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
The veteran playmaker has mostly flown under the radar since being traded to the Dallas Mavericks in February 2023, but his latest remarks have placed him back at the nexus where sports and politics continue to intersect.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of intersect

Verb

The glow of her computer occasionally caught her sharp cheekbones and bounced off her chin, highlighting the thin tattooed line that bisects it.

— Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The largest building on campus is 350,000 square feet, the width of one football field and about three fields long, bisected by a single 900-foot hallway.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of bisect

Browse Nearby Words

crispy

crisscross

crisscrossed

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Crisscross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisscross. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of crisscross

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

volition

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Popular in Wordplay

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Words from the 'Odyssey'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 18

Popular

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Games & Quizzes