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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
Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The editorial comes just as the country has crossed a sobering milestone.
—Will Stone, NPR, 28 Feb. 2026
Since then, millions have crossed the border into Afghanistan, including people who were born in Pakistan decades ago and had built lives and created businesses there.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
As each assignee struggles under the weight of conscience, coercion, and fear, the darkly satirical story examines who draws society’s moral lines, who enforces them, and what happens when they are crossed under extreme pressure.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
The Dallas Cowboys have crossed an important task off their offseason to-do list.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
The terrain can be a mix of high dunes, loose rock and deep sand, all of which have to be crossed in the Saharan heat.
—Henry Haselock, TheWeek, 27 Feb. 2026
Suddenly, a thought crossed her mind.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
However, the driver of the car who crossed into the oncoming lane died at the scene.
—CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
The filing also alleges that video shows Seitz crossed the street after the altercation had initially been quelled, and ran to confront Hernandez and Austin a second time.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The editorial comes just as the country has crossed a sobering milestone.
—Will Stone, NPR, 28 Feb. 2026
Since then, millions have crossed the border into Afghanistan, including people who were born in Pakistan decades ago and had built lives and created businesses there.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
As each assignee struggles under the weight of conscience, coercion, and fear, the darkly satirical story examines who draws society’s moral lines, who enforces them, and what happens when they are crossed under extreme pressure.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
The Dallas Cowboys have crossed an important task off their offseason to-do list.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
The terrain can be a mix of high dunes, loose rock and deep sand, all of which have to be crossed in the Saharan heat.
—Henry Haselock, TheWeek, 27 Feb. 2026
Suddenly, a thought crossed her mind.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
However, the driver of the car who crossed into the oncoming lane died at the scene.
—CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossed
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Meinhof was arrested after being betrayed by a young teacher who had been convinced to host her for a night but had second thoughts.—
Jason Burke,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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Media reports out of Los Angeles chronicling AllHere’s collapse described Kerr as one of many people who were misled or betrayed by the company.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The strikes also intersected with the market's broader focus on artificial intelligence.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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Was there a moment when your work as a national park volunteer and resident truly intersected with your life as an artist?—
Outside,
Outside,
18 Jan. 2026
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The Boise State men’s basketball team has traversed the 2025-26 season without a true team leader, instead relying on individual nights of brilliance from one of several players to win games.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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In that same period, the total distance traversed by ships in the Arctic increased 111%.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Unlike the last time the US and Israel struck Iran, in June, these strikes began in daylight early Saturday morning – the first day of the week in Iran – as millions went to work or school.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Tribune reported Gibbons, who previously traveled with Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa, was the only reporter aboard the vessel when it was struck and began sinking.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The concern followed Liam Conejo Ramos and his father when they were sent to south Texas' Dilley Immigration Processing Center, surrounded by chain-link fences on a dusty plain about 75 miles south of San Antonio.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Dugger struck out, followed by Gasparino getting on base due to an E6 but is thrown out at second trying to steal.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 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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The Iranians didn’t, however, get to escape with the bearings that would help kick off their nuclear program because the show’s protagonist, Ben Edwards (played by Taylor Kitsch), and the surviving espionage members of Haverford’s team found out that their leader had double-crossed them.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Kate Moss, Anok Yai, and Alex Consani were just three of the many famous names who walked down the runway, holding pretend cigarettes and real bags at the crook of their elbow — just like Paris Hilton, who sat front row next to her sister Nicky, did in the noughties.—
Elektra Kotsoni,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Then the dogs need to be walked.—
Eric Ducker,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Campbell said the Horned Frogs will bring a healthy level of swagger and confidence into Kansas City, which is well-earned after TCU navigated a gauntlet at the end of the season to claim the regular-season title.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2026
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For more than 16 months, Spencer has navigated public scrutiny.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Crossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossed. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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