Thesaurus results for CROSSBAR

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noun

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as in blaze

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Recent Examples of crossbar In the 50th minute, Summit forward Ally Brazier took a shot from 20 yards out that bounced off the crossbar. — Spencer Baldwin, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for crossbar

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Noun

State investigators are still working to determine the cause of the blaze.

— Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
By de-energizing power lines, utility providers seek to lessen the chances that an electrical spark could be whipped by winds into a devastating blaze.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of blaze

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The Row’s antique lace cardigan over a relaxed camisole and drawstring pinstripe pants is a good example (look 24) — a simple base paired with an exquisite lace piece.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
The singer modeled a pinstripe suit white blue shirt and skinny black-and-white polka dot ascot.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

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The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 led three runners to historic highs in London, with Sabastian Sawe — the race’s men’s winner — and fellow three-stripes athlete Yomif Kejelcha both breaking the sub-2-hour marathon barrier for the first time.

— Katie Abel, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026
Governments across Europe of every political stripe are tightening integration rules.

— Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of stripe

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Within a tight radius there’s an ever-increasing collection of boutiques, full-service spas and wellness facilities, Pilates studios, cafes, bars and restaurants featuring fare from around the globe.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
The Sox’s pitching plans are a daily mystery, and worries over Grant Taylor’s right arm falling off have become nightly debates in South Side bars.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026

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The intensity of their yearning has only increased on their second album, Nature’s Pill—and that’s no easy feat, considering this is a band whose breakout track opens with the narrator prostrating himself before the object of his affection.

— Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
The Big 3 — Verizon , AT & T and T-Mobile — have lost billions in market value since SpaceX announced an acquisition of low-band spectrum last week.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

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