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Recent Examples of crossbar
Victoria Morales' free kick from just outside the box barely goes over the crossbar for Sunnyvale.
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Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Junior Macy Martin easily slotted home the PK, and Sunnyvale nearly had the equalizer a few minutes later off a free kick from just outside the box from senior Victoria Morales that sailed just over the crossbar.
—Staff Writter, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
The crossbar is 10 feet (3 meters) above the ground.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Messi’s free kick clanked off the crossbar and Suarez put in the rebound, but it was ruled offside.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Junior Macy Martin easily slotted home the PK, and Sunnyvale nearly had the equalizer a few minutes later off a free kick from just outside the box from senior Victoria Morales that sailed just over the crossbar.
—Staff Writter, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
The crossbar is 10 feet (3 meters) above the ground.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Messi’s free kick clanked off the crossbar and Suarez put in the rebound, but it was ruled offside.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbar
Noun
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In the weeks since the blaze, Abu-Namous has received an outpouring of support from the Smithville community.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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An arsonist set a restaurant on fire, injuring two people trapped by the flames, before setting blazes outside a nearby synagogue and funeral home, police said Tuesday.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The sovereign’s wife dazzled in crimson red monochrome alongside King Charles, who dressed in a blue pinstripe.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
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King Charles wore a blue pinstripe suit for the service, while Queen Camilla donned a red coat and hat.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Vintage sofas reupholstered in different prints and pillows of vintage textiles, including plaid, gingham, stripe, floral, suzani, chinoiserie, and Tela’s sheer piña fabric, collide in a spirited mix.—
Alyssa Bird,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2026
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Overall Just like Holmes’ pair, these jeans have contrasting side stripes for a modern touch.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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For example, 90% of parents believe their kids are performing at or above grade level, a 2023 survey found — even though tests show that fewer than half of all students meet that bar.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Hapi Sushi Hapi Sushi is a casual sushi bar perfect for a post-beach lunch or an easy dinner.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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To be considered eligible for induction, the artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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But for us Xennials and millennials in the crowd who remember the OG Warped Tour, the ska punk band’s set was a fun break from the more traditional Coachella fare.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbar. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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