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as in betrayed
to be unfaithful or disloyal to
people who cross the local mob boss usually are found floating in the river
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as in intersected
to divide by passing through or across
there's a light where that street crosses Main Street
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as in traversed
to make one's way through, across, or over
you may have to cross some woods on the way
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as in struck
to enter the mind of
the idea did cross me that he might be pulling my leg
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Recent Examples of crossed
Cerys Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The two first crossed paths in 2001, when Rich Boy was Maurice Richards, a soon-to-be dropout at Tuskegee University, studying mechanical engineering.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 Apr. 2026
Strasberg had been hired by the Padres when their paths crossed in the press box.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Both nations have crossed the US$1 trillion threshold on research spending.
—Caroline Wagner, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Once Brazobán crossed the foul line, he was required to start the inning, which meant Williams wouldn't be eligible for a save.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The snapshot shows a smiling Louis posing with his arms crossed, wearing a blue half-zip sweater.
—Katie Kindelan, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
That’s probably why class-crossed lovers make such fertile ground for fiction—look at Heathcliff and Cathy, or poor Scudder and Maurice.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
The ships crossed the strait from east to west to the Gulf before making their way back to the Arabian sea, according to the report.
—Angela Cullen, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
McFarlane’s career crossed paths with other current Chelsea figures before his arrival at Cobham.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The two first crossed paths in 2001, when Rich Boy was Maurice Richards, a soon-to-be dropout at Tuskegee University, studying mechanical engineering.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 Apr. 2026
Strasberg had been hired by the Padres when their paths crossed in the press box.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Both nations have crossed the US$1 trillion threshold on research spending.
—Caroline Wagner, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Once Brazobán crossed the foul line, he was required to start the inning, which meant Williams wouldn't be eligible for a save.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The snapshot shows a smiling Louis posing with his arms crossed, wearing a blue half-zip sweater.
—Katie Kindelan, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
That’s probably why class-crossed lovers make such fertile ground for fiction—look at Heathcliff and Cathy, or poor Scudder and Maurice.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
The ships crossed the strait from east to west to the Gulf before making their way back to the Arabian sea, according to the report.
—Angela Cullen, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossed
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Zamani says she feels betrayed by efforts from Washington to end the conflict without regime change in Tehran.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
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First, Lucy Gray stole his heart and, in his mind, betrayed him.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, the rise of digital competition has intersected with broader social trends.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The realms of philosophy and religion have sometimes intersected in conducting such inquiries as these.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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But hardly any ships have traversed the strait since the war began in late February.—
Justin Fishel,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The film mostly exists as an exercise in further tilling personal earth that Romvari previously traversed in her short films.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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Eberechi Eze hit the post moments later after some dazzling footwork, before Erling Haaland struck the decisive goal for City five minutes later.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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He was struck by the team’s new facilities and the leadership in the organization.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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After shift supervisor would come shift manager, followed by assistant manager, followed by manager, district manager.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Pritchard followed with clutch 3-pointers to send Boston into the fourth quarter with a 79-74 lead.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Things go awry when he’s double-crossed.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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In Play Dirty, Wahlberg stars a career criminal named Parker, who’s double-crossed by a member of his team after a robbery.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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As Houser walked off the field, a few restless fans tossed boos in Houser’s direction.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Antonacci also scored a run in the seventh, doubled, walked and was hit by a pitch for the Sox (11-15).—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cook grew Apple’s sales, market cap and share price tremendously, navigated though Covid disruptions, and has successfully advocated for the company in challenging political times.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Moreover, these hyperactive behaviors became even more intense as the study progressed, showing a lasting shift in how the fish navigated their environment.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Crossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossed. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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