Thesaurus results for CROSSBAR

crossbar

noun

Definition of crossbar

as in blaze

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Recent Examples of crossbar Back on the doorstep of the goal one last time at the 100-minute mark, German Berterame’s header from the center of box off a cross from Yannick Bright went over the crossbar. — Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026 Ousseni Bouda and Niko Tsakiris almost connected moments later but the shot sailed over the crossbar. — Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2026 Durston spreads the ceiling height out via its extended single-pole roofline and a spreader crossbar. — New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026 Orlando’s best chance of the first half came in the 31st minute when Simone Jackson hit the crossbar, but the Pride managed little else going forward and went into the break trailing. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crossbar

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In a story based on his Staten Island upbringing, the comic plays Scott, a 24-year-old high school dropout grappling with the loss of his firefighter father, who died in a blaze when Scott was 7.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Several vehicles caught fire outside a Homestead home early Tuesday morning, with the flames spreading to the house as investigators work to determine what sparked the blaze.

— Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of blaze

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Cully wore a Double RL pinstripe double-breasted navy suit with a bolo tie and suede Double RL boots for the welcome night, and a Ralph Lauren Purple Label peak-lapel tuxedo for the wedding.

— Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
The Nittany Lions and Cornhuskers debuted pinstripe jerseys, a nod to the Cubs’ home uniforms.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of pinstripe

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The matching trousers, made from fine wool, have a silk-satin side stripe, along with a bow tie and a cummerbund in the same material.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
Chasing Paper Linen Stripe Peel and Stick Wallpaper As Rees mentioned, trends come and trends go, but the classic stripe is forever.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of stripe

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Former regulars at Dimples, the Burbank karaoke bar where Haskins sang Sinatra, dueted with staff and made strangers feel like friends, remember the actor as a gregarious fixture.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Many restaurants and bars in the surrounding area will be open late, and some even have specials for Aftershock fans.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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