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Recent Examples of crossbar
Among those penalized was Smith-Njigba, who was fined $14,191 for unsportsmanlike conduct (use of a prop) after dunking the football over the crossbar following his touchdown against the Texans — a celebration that, per league rules, is not permitted.
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Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
He was helped by a Kilman deflection, and the ball pinged off the top of the crossbar.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Ten seconds after Florida defenseman Gustav Forsling got in front of a Luke Hughes attempt from the right circle, Jack Hughes took a feed from Jesper Bratt and roofed a snap shot from the bottom of the left circle short side under the crossbar.
—Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
McPherson’s kick banged off the crossbar of the goal post and went through the uprights.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
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Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
He was helped by a Kilman deflection, and the ball pinged off the top of the crossbar.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Ten seconds after Florida defenseman Gustav Forsling got in front of a Luke Hughes attempt from the right circle, Jack Hughes took a feed from Jesper Bratt and roofed a snap shot from the bottom of the left circle short side under the crossbar.
—Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
McPherson’s kick banged off the crossbar of the goal post and went through the uprights.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbar
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Many homes and businesses in the area temporarily lost power after the blaze, including Inga's Alpine Tavern.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The proclamation also mentions the Tubbs, Camp and North Complex blazes of recent years.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Natasha opted for a brown strapless leather maxi dress, while her younger sister, Ella, wore a gray-and-white pinstripe blazer and skirt paired with a simple black shirt.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Tapata Bootcut Dress Pants These super stretchy Tapata pants come in a variety of colors, including black, charcoal, navy blue, olive, red, white, and even black pinstripe.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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They can easily be transitioned from lounging at home to a street-ready outfit or casual traveling, as the stripes can be mixed and matched with a wide range of tops like blazers, denim jackets, and simple tees—all without looking sloppy.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Against Orlando, the Wizards shot 31 for 33, marking a season-high in makes from the charity stripe.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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The incident’s location—a crowded outdoor bar patio—underscores ongoing debates over public safety, law enforcement pursuit policies, and the balance between deterring dangerous driving while protecting bystanders.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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The result comes after Kardashian previously failed the California bar exam three times.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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During this time frame, a narrow, intense lake-effect snow band, only about 10 miles wide, will be capable of thunder, wind gusts near 35 mph and near-zero visibility at its peak.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honored bands like Outkast, the White Stripes, and Soundgarden.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbar. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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