Thesaurus results for CROSSBAR

crossbar

noun

Definition of crossbar

as in blaze

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Recent Examples of crossbar Archer’s name was printed in black type on the lower crossbar of the gilt wood frame. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026 And in the opening moment of the second 15-minute period of extra time, Torres pounced on a bouncing ball in the box and used his left foot to bury a shot just under the crossbar and into the back of the net. — Tim Reynolds, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026 Torres, a second-half substitute, pounced on a bouncing ball in the box and used his left foot to bury a shot just under the crossbar in the 106th minute. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026 That game between Italy and Brazil went scoreless for 120 minutes, before Roberto Baggio sailed a ball over the crossbar in the penalty shootout. — Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for crossbar

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Firefighters in South Fulton battled a large fire at a warehouse complex near Union City, with a blaze that reached two-alarm status Sunday but was contained within a few hours.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Firefighters reportedly found no working alarm, no suppression system, and three dead hydrants; the safety documents they’re legally entitled to see reportedly burned up in the blaze.

— Petala Ironcloud, ArsTechnica, 7 Sep. 2026

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The Nittany Lions and Cornhuskers debuted pinstripe jerseys, a nod to the Cubs’ home uniforms.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
Urban— who finalized his divorce from Kidman in January— coordinated with his former wife in a plunging black pinstripe dress shirt, a matching blazer jacket, and matching trousers.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

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The ban covers imports of all goods from the settlements and bars companies from providing services for the settlements, including financing, construction, infrastructure, real estate and advertising.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Elsewhere, dining ranges from casual beachside fare and an award-winning bar serving signature cocktails to the Agave Study, where guests can explore the spirit’s provenance, production, and distinct character.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026

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Florida State’s band completed its pregame festivities, including Chief Osceola’s planting the spear atop Renegade at midfield after the coin toss.

— David Ubben, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The sound of the mas, the first taste of Haitian energy parade attendees will experience before seeing the group, is carried forward by Jesus Luc, a Harlem native and Lespri Ayiti’s band manager.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

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