crisscrossing 1 of 2

crisscrossing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of crisscross

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisscrossing
Verb
  • During the 1960s, a period which saw the rise of overlapping and intersecting social movements, many of these student-run papers emerged as uncensored alternatives to traditional outlets such as the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times.
    Joshua Finnell, JSTOR Daily, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Movies involving and primarily about three women intersecting have been a longtime staple.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Unlike cash, bonds, property or stocks, Bitcoin does not entitle the owner to any underlying asset, interest, or cash flow.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Men’s products always come out with a slight, underlying red tone.
    The Editors, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Border security and enforcement efforts remain strict, and crossing the border without authorization remains a crime.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • And how many more players around the league will suddenly be crossing the previously exclusive eight-digit threshold?
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • On May 6, the sun began shining on the south side and the rings reappeared, albeit as nothing more than a thin bright line bisecting Saturn's disk.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Crisscrossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisscrossing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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