as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
your refusal to cooperate will cross up the whole investigation
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross (up)
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Gary said people who had their homes damaged in the March storms can apply online for federal assistance or meet with state and local officials in person.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025 -
Could this dialing back up be artificially controlled when the brain is too damaged to do so itself?—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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The Mavericks had a season marred by injuries and executed a trade that not only shocked the NBA but also enraged fans.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Finding an innovative, sustainable path to parity—without triggering the kind of prolonged labor disputes that have marred the sport’s past—will do far more for the game than any piece of equipment ever could.—
John Cairney,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Two people were injured and a dozen apartments left uninhabitable following an early morning fire Wednesday at a three-story apartment building, the second residential fire in Elgin in less than a week.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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According to the Associated Press, no one was injured during the incident, citing court documents.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Eventually this chokes air from the soil and restricts water movement, hurting the overall health of your lawn.—
Kate Puhala,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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The standoff threatens to dramatically disrupt trade between the world's two largest economies and hurt both economies.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Further compromising cities' structural integrity is the damage from extreme weather, amplified by climate change, which wasn't included in the study but nonetheless poses a threat.—
Li Cohen
May 8,
CBS News,
8 May 2025
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Most experts argue that astronauts would inevitably import some Earthly microbes to the Martian surface, potentially compromising the integrity of supposedly pristine samples as well as that of the planet itself.—
Leonard David,
Scientific American,
8 May 2025
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About six weeks ago, hackers crippled the computer systems of the TV and mobile phone provider Dish Network.—
Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
4 Apr. 2023
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Oakland Mills Coach: Chris Brewington Last season: Class 2A state champion Outlook: Losing the talent Oakland Mills did from last year’s outdoor season would cripple most programs, but the Scorpions have reloaded.—
Anthony Maluso,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2023
Verb
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Others may develop it after pregnancy, as the muscles and ligaments around the uterus can loosen or weaken.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
10 May 2025
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This weakens their ability to tailor experiences and erodes marketing efficiency.—
Amit Jhawar,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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“Cross (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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