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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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025 -
Putin himself has previously suggested that the United States supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine will seriously damage relations between Moscow and Washington.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Despite the Nittany Lions beginning the year ranked second in the country in the AP Top 25 preseason poll, their fall campaign has been marred by disappointment.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The run-up to the vote was marred by arrests, intimidation, and disqualifications that left little doubt about the government’s determination to retain power.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The two people injured in the crash were taken to a hospital for further medical evaluation.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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An elk hunter was seriously injured in a bear attack in British Columbia, according to Canadian authorities.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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The city's next mayor will have a solid financial track to work with, experts say, but will need to strategize ways to invest in the city without hurting its core services.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Manufacturing has been declining nationally for the past few years, Jacobsen said, which hurts the manufacturing-heavy southeast region more than other parts of the state.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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While grappling with a hamstring injury, Chourio remains compromised on the bases.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In diseases like Alzheimer’s, this delicate system, particularly the blood-brain barrier, becomes compromised.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Its lackluster response allowed Israel to cripple the Axis of Resistance, batter Hezbollah in September and October 2024, position itself to aid in the fall of the Assad regime in December, then directly strike Iran in June, killing dozens of top leaders.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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The incident highlights how cyberattacks can cripple businesses, resulting in production shortages.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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But with her coalition prospects in doubt, and the party weakened by scandal and voter frustration, her route to Japan’s top job is far from assured.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Studies have found that, in some instances, background noise can weaken territorial responses in males.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Cross (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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