Thesaurus results for CROSSBAR

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as in blaze

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Recent Examples of crossbar Egypt centerback Rami Rabia found more than enough space to deliver a header on target, but Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach was quick enough to thwart it above the crossbar for a crucial Aussie save. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026 The first was a long-range shot by Álex Baena that hit the crossbar; on the rebound, Yamal fired the ball straight into the Austria goalkeeper’s body. — Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Adding to Rezaeian’s agony, right before the final whistle another potential clincher, a header from Khalilzadeh, hit the crossbar. — Sean Gregory, Time, 28 June 2026 Australia got off the first shot, with Jackson Irvine’s fourth-minute blast deflected over the crossbar by Paraguay’s goalkeeper, Orlando Gill. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crossbar

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For The Times) After an eight-day blaze at a Boyle Heights warehouse, toxic ash may have tainted backyard food gardens.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Containment on the roughly 49-square-mile blaze grew to 8% contained as of Tuesday evening, fire officials said.

— Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

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The dress is currently available in white and black, and chambray and blue pinstripe, as well as other colors.

— Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
In her Instagram clip, the Becoming author wore a black pinstripe vest and a full black skirt, cinching the two timeless separates at her waist with a thick black leather belt.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 June 2026

Definition of pinstripe

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If the sporty side-stripes aren’t your speed, the bottoms are available in a slew of traditional styles, including a vacation-ready beige linen option.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 July 2026
The legs of these capri pants are so wide that you may be mistaken for wearing a skirt, while the timeless stripe pattern creates a flattering, elongating effect.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Definition of stripe

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Note the wetlands-colored palette of tiles, all soft greens and pinkish browns, along the wall behind the oak bar.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The western part of the neighborhood beyond the train station is primarily residential, but the area around the basilica is home to some upscale hotels, restaurants, and bars.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Definition of bar

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Gabriella paid off most of his entourage to leave him and the band alone and is now basically his own private Joe Jackson, pressuring him to record nonstop.

— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 6 July 2026
The band is forced into doing take after take in his quest to fully convey his own emotions.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

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