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as in to betray
to be unfaithful or disloyal to
people who cross the local mob boss usually are found floating in the river
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as in to intersect
to divide by passing through or across
there's a light where that street crosses Main Street
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as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
you may have to cross some woods on the way
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as in to strike
to enter the mind of
the idea did cross me that he might be pulling my leg
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as in fire
a test of faith, patience, or strength
dyslexia is just my cross to bear, and I accepted it long ago
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as in hybrid
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
the mare is an Arabian-Thoroughbred cross
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as in mixed
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
raises both purebred and cross lambs
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as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
she was cross all day because of a nagging headache
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Recent Examples of cross
Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Of the 1,311 examples built from 1987 through 1992, the example crossing the Broad Arrow auction block at Motorlux was among the 213 initially sent stateside and had been under the same stewardship for 32 years.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 July 2025
The direction of the placement (a vertical cross versus a diagonal one) doesn’t seem to matter, nor does the size of the bandaids.
—Larissa Runkle, Parents, 31 July 2025
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Verb
Wolves came to Isle Royale about six decades ago by crossing a frozen Lake Superior in winter.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Of the 1,311 examples built from 1987 through 1992, the example crossing the Broad Arrow auction block at Motorlux was among the 213 initially sent stateside and had been under the same stewardship for 32 years.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
For all the crowds of people in the artwork, only two have made the trek up to the mount with the cross.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 July 2025
The direction of the placement (a vertical cross versus a diagonal one) doesn’t seem to matter, nor does the size of the bandaids.
—Larissa Runkle, Parents, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross
Verb
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Shadows betray their trees, their heads bare, their necks a guide for the hungry.—
Nima Hasan
August 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, tensions arose when Juno betrayed David by leaking classified information to a terrorist network led by Hugo Maldonado.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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Her path intersects with the police officer Amadeu, who is investigating Janalice’s disappearance.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
20 Aug. 2025
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As a lifelong football fan and an 17-year spirits veteran, two of my favorite pastimes naturally intersect every NFL season.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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If not, grab a booth at MacLaren's and settle in as architect Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) traverses the streets, bars, and rooftop Halloween parties of New York in search of his one true love.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The fact that concrete is a much larger piece means the crack can traverse the entire pad.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What struck me about this event was the true unbridled joy of the participants, from various subcultures and communities, surrounded by laughter, beer and punk music.—
Meredith Nierman,
NPR,
19 Aug. 2025
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The tremor struck at 2:42 p.m., with its epicenter located roughly 2 miles northeast of Day Valley and a depth of 4 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The bulk carrier sustained damages from the explosion and fire but remained afloat, officials confirmed.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Try this hybrid from Brooklyn Bedding that blends the best of both worlds with three levels of firmness to choose from.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 Aug. 2025
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While cyborgs and synthetics live alongside humans, matters change when hybrids are created.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, research is mixed, with some studies finding benefits and others showing no effect.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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The monthly consumer price index was mixed, showing some impacts from tariffs but some price declines in large categories.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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SSRIs are linked to a condition called neonatal adaption syndrome, in which infants are born jittery, irritable and with abnormal muscle tone.—
Andrew Novick,
The Conversation,
31 July 2025
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Frequently, kids who suppress emotions at school come home irritable in a low-key fashion at home.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
29 July 2025
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“Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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