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

cross paths (with)

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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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The Anker Soundcore 2 portable speaker packs 12W of power and lasts up to 24 hours on a single charge—perfect for when your barbecue inevitably runs into the evening.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
This isn’t the first time a robotaxi operator ran into the issue.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

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cross-pollination

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