CROSS PATHS (WITH) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

cross paths (with)

phrase

Definition of cross paths (with)

as in encounter

to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face It's been a while since Julie and I last crossed paths.

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run into

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Dorgu ran into players, and Fernandes, throwing his arms around in exasperation at Tielemans’ failure to control the ball, looked a picture of frustration.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
What nutrition experts say about dirty sodas The nutritional profile is where the fun runs into a wall.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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cross paths (with)

cross-pollination

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