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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
Benzinga, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Faith in Action noted that the effort was aided by the four Republicans who crossed party lines.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The two worked together in CMPD’s homicide unit for about a decade, Robbins said, and have crossed paths often since.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The ball crossed the plate at the bottom of the strike zone and Eddings called it a ball.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The movie has since crossed the $100 million mark domestically ahead of its second weekend of release.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, March 24, United Airlines Flight 589 was on approach to John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, when a Black Hawk crossed in front of the plane, according to the FAA.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Strong is from Durham, North Carolina and Thomas from Charlotte, so their paths crossed frequently throughout high school and on the AAU circuit.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Eventually, though, a line gets crossed.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index was down more than 6% on the month and crossed into correction territory from its January peak.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Faith in Action noted that the effort was aided by the four Republicans who crossed party lines.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The two worked together in CMPD’s homicide unit for about a decade, Robbins said, and have crossed paths often since.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The ball crossed the plate at the bottom of the strike zone and Eddings called it a ball.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The movie has since crossed the $100 million mark domestically ahead of its second weekend of release.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, March 24, United Airlines Flight 589 was on approach to John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, when a Black Hawk crossed in front of the plane, according to the FAA.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Strong is from Durham, North Carolina and Thomas from Charlotte, so their paths crossed frequently throughout high school and on the AAU circuit.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Eventually, though, a line gets crossed.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossed
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After posting no fewer than 28 points through the first three quarters, offense betrayed the Hornets in the fourth, when they were outscored 26-17.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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And royal author Robert Jobson thinks the King feels betrayed by revelations from the Epstein Files.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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In Pakistan’s Faisalabad, environmental degradation intersected with labor precarity.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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DiCaprio and Wahlberg’s careers have actually intersected in curious spots over the years despite the two occupying different territory in Hollywood.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Some 80 oil and gas tankers a day typically traversed the Strait of Hormuz before the war, The New York Times noted.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The landscape—rolling hills, thick forests, and lush river valleys—lends itself to hiking and biking, and the park is also traversed by the Green and Nolin rivers, which offer plenty of opportunities for boating and fishing.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Journalists heard several explosions from the direction of the Hezbollah stronghold, which Israel has repeatedly struck since war began.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Aaron thought about writing an op-ed or speaking at a rally, but such gestures struck him as painfully insufficient.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Saturday’s nose win followed a neck victory over Chief Wallabee in last month’s Fountain of Youth Stakes.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The event included speakers and musical performances, followed by a march.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 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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According to State Police, the students walked to a local business in Lincoln, New Hampshire with school staff and troopers to wait until a new bus arrived.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Taylor Swift walked the carpet in 2015, with a helmet-like bob with Goldilocks curls.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The studio audience cheered Blub on as the fish navigated the vehicle across the floor.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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The audience clearly agreed, reacting positively and cheering for Blub as the little fish navigated the vehicle through nothing more than natural swimming movements.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Crossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossed. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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