crossbars

noun

plural of crossbar
as in pinstripes

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  1. stripes
  2. bands
  3. blazes
  4. bars
  5. streaks
Noun
  • Suits that do sell tend to be formal, many in navy or a light monochrome for summer, and tuxedos, whereas 10 years ago, chalk stripes and Glen plaid were popular.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Many scientists thought those stripes were an example of disruptive camouflage, combining counter-shading with blending into the background.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of stripes
Noun
  • The bands, alumni and game-day traditions still frame the scene, but conference races are tightening and every possession begins to carry a little more weight.
    — Wilton Jackson, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • One of modern rock’s most promising bands is coming to the University of Kansas to help launch the return of a once-historic campus event.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of bands
Noun
  • The blazes destroyed more than 16,250 homes and commercial buildings.
    — Evan Bush, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
  • While wildfire season in California has been more mild so far compared to years past, the Pacific Northwest has battled a historic number of blazes.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of blazes
Noun
  • Everywhere are cosseting details like stiffer mounting bushes and extra damping bars.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026
  • There are four specialized bars on the festival grounds that included speciality drinks and themes such as a sports bar and a chill cantina.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of bars
Noun
  • Instead, after the New York Giants returned an interception in the final seconds to seal a 36-24 victory, one of the league’s most ignominious streaks grew.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The intersection was littered with burning car parts, streaks of blood stained the asphalt, and black smoke filled the sky.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of streaks
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“Crossbars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbars. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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