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Recent Examples of crossbar
In the 26th minute, Scripps Ranch’s Sebastian Newcomb sailed a shot just over the top crossbar from eight yards out.
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Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The hosts had two would-be goals disallowed for narrow offside decisions and also hit the crossbar.
—Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Mariano Hudtwalcker hit the crossbar, and Ball also had a chance that went just wide of the corner post.
—Chris Martucci, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Heise worked her way into the left faceoff circle before rifling a shot just under the crossbar to give the Frost the win and keep Vancouver winless on the road.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
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Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The hosts had two would-be goals disallowed for narrow offside decisions and also hit the crossbar.
—Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Mariano Hudtwalcker hit the crossbar, and Ball also had a chance that went just wide of the corner post.
—Chris Martucci, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Heise worked her way into the left faceoff circle before rifling a shot just under the crossbar to give the Frost the win and keep Vancouver winless on the road.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbar
Noun
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Shortly after, firefighters extinguished what was left of the blaze.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The cause of the blaze is being investigated by the Parker County fire marshal’s office.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The first was photographed during her appearance on Watch What Happens Live and showed her in a silver and black pinstripe suit.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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That sort of very pre-1920s tailoring with the pinstripe, the very straight leg—clean and classic.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bane also shot 8 for 9 at the charity stripe and both players dished out four assists.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Others walk past its pastel stripes and think of it as the Easter House.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The rooftop bar of this restaurant in Casco Viejo serves up excellent cocktails and views of the city.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Cheese boards, dessert bars, and comfort-food twists consistently outperform overly formal menus.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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DJs, bands, stilt walkers, food trucks and displays for photo ops are part of the event.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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At night, guests can dance barefoot in the sand to DJs, bands, and sunsets.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbar. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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