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Recent Examples of crossbar
McPherson’s kick banged off the crossbar of the goal post and went through the uprights.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Williams became trapped under a crossbar, but family members were able to free him, police said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
Pineiro easily cleared the crossbar on a 51-yard attempt 17 seconds before halftime to send the 49ers in with a 6-3 lead.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Brown scored a goal and Duran nearly had one in the third period but his tip hit the crossbar.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Williams became trapped under a crossbar, but family members were able to free him, police said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
Pineiro easily cleared the crossbar on a 51-yard attempt 17 seconds before halftime to send the 49ers in with a 6-3 lead.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Brown scored a goal and Duran nearly had one in the third period but his tip hit the crossbar.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbar
Noun
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According to a new survey by the Department of Angels, a fire recovery program launched after the blazes, roughly 75 percent of Pacific Palisades residents and 67 percent of Altadena residents are in temporary housing.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Firefighters launched an aggressive interior and exterior attack, battling the blaze for nearly three hours before bringing it under control, Jennings said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the neckline of Washington’s frock, a white shirt with a coordinated navy and black pinstripe tie featured, with a clip in gold and the red, white and blue vertical stripe motif synonymous with Browne’s eponymous brand.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, because the Yankees' outfielders mostly stayed healthy and put up stronger seasons than expected, De La Cruz never took so much as a single at-bat wearing the team's iconic pinstripes.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But certain kobolds known as drakes may appear as fiery dragons, which can fly through the air like stripes in the sky.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Alba is wearing a brown cover up with white stripes with a white bag on her back.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The family—an ambivalent institution bar none—shapes us, and yet our individuality resists that shaping.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Speaking of which, the neighborhood—considered one of Chicago’s hippest—is a cultural hub with renowned restaurants, funky cafes and trendy bars.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
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And yet, the same could be said whenever the trio is on a bill at a jam-band show, jazz night, or some blues club.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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Grab a spot along the route to catch marching bands, military units, and colorful floats honoring the city’s service members.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbar. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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