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Recent Examples of crossbar
Alba Caño ripped a shot from just inside the 18-yard box off the crossbar and the Legacy had two strong rebound opportunities to score, but Atkinson stopped each one to leave Boston’s offense snake bitten once again.
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Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
There were a lot of scoring chances for both teams, and a lot of shots that went wide or over the crossbar.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Pec then hit the crossbar two minutes later.
—Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Neither team scored in the first overtime, though Pioneers winger Rieger Lorenz hit the crossbar.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
There were a lot of scoring chances for both teams, and a lot of shots that went wide or over the crossbar.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Pec then hit the crossbar two minutes later.
—Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Neither team scored in the first overtime, though Pioneers winger Rieger Lorenz hit the crossbar.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbar
Noun
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According to reporting by local media outlets, firefighters from multiple departments are working together to battle the two blazes.—
Bianca Harris,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Diaz and her mother were found dead after encountering smoke while trying to escape the blaze through the interior staircase, according to People en Español.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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This button-down shirt is well-suited for officewear thanks to its pinstripe design — a polished take on the trend that works with everything from slacks to midi skirts.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Sterling’s call for a player’s home run became as treasured a part of a Yankees identity as an initial set of pinstripes or a championship ring.—
Ronald Blum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The mountain bongo is a rare antelope known for its brown skin and distinct white stripes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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And amidst delicate stripes, elastic waistbands, and flowing silhouettes, pajama pants have gone from a passing trend to an absolute staple of the contemporary wardrobe.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Finger food at Farol, the duplex bar and cafe shaped like a lighthouse by the pool, is an easy way to lure the kids out of the pool or waves for nourishment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Food and Drink Dining at the hotel centers around two distinct bar experiences rather than a traditional restaurant.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
Noun
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On my shelves there were light dumbbells, a yoga mat and resistance band.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Smythe played in several rock bands in New Zealand and has a masters in screen composition from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbar. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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