Thesaurus results for CROSSBAR

crossbar

noun

Definition of crossbar

as in blaze

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Recent Examples of crossbar And in the opening moment of the second 15-minute period of extra time, Torres pounced on a bouncing ball in the box and used his left foot to bury a shot just under the crossbar and into the back of the net. — Tim Reynolds, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026 Torres, a second-half substitute, pounced on a bouncing ball in the box and used his left foot to bury a shot just under the crossbar in the 106th minute. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026 That game between Italy and Brazil went scoreless for 120 minutes, before Roberto Baggio sailed a ball over the crossbar in the penalty shootout. — Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026 Schiavio is slipped in on the right and his first-time shot goes in off the crossbar with Planicka a mere, helpless spectator. — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for crossbar

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Noun

The attack ignited a massive blaze at gasoline-storage tank that burned through the night into Tuesday morning, according to the Civil Defense, a first responders’ agency.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
In Sicily, a recent outdoor installation of photographs of a forest damaged by wildfire by the Italian artist Stefano Cerio was nearly destroyed by a real-life blaze, per a report from Artribune.

— News Desk, Artforum, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of blaze

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Among the offerings were a Valentino silk chiffon blouse, a Bill Blass pinstripe suit, a Calvin Klein coat, a Prada cocktail dress and Christian Louboutin shoes.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Working with longtime stylist Chaise Dennis, Tillman opted for a double-breasted pinstripe Tom Ford suit and polka dot tie, paired with a Jaeger LeCoultre watch from the brand’s new collection and Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses.

— Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

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Scattered along the walls of the studio were tidy heaps of scarves and mesh, rainbows of stripes, every shade of ballet pink, Uggs of every height.

— Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Snag it in these playful stripes or any of the vibrant solid colors depending on the occasion.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of stripe

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The local band leader Benjamin Washington was there, who Williams had not yet met.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
The school back then had a solid curriculum and robust extracurricular offerings, including a world-class band that played for numerous dignitaries, which later in the century would include President Richard Nixon.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026

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