crisscrossed

verb

past tense of crisscross
as in intersected

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  1. intersected
  2. crossed
  3. bisected
Verb
  • Her protocol had intersected somewhat with his own desperate push.
    — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Her political commentary later intersected directly with the Fever rivalry.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of intersected
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  • Amid Russia's latest barrage, at least one drone was reported as having crossed into NATO airspace in Romania, from the direction of Moldova.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The drive back follows the Klondike Highway, offering a different perspective on the same mountain landscapes crossed by rail.
    — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of crossed
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  • The car had to be redesigned to accommodate the new structure, which is dominated by large glass panels and bisected by a central strip that runs from the windshield to the rear of the car.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
  • Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino, Hotel and Spa is located adjacent to the mammoth Thornton Quarry, a south suburban landmark bisected by Interstate 294.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
Definition of bisected
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