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as in to betray
to be unfaithful or disloyal to
people who cross the local mob boss usually are found floating in the river
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2
as in to intersect
to divide by passing through or across
there's a light where that street crosses Main Street
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as in to traverse
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 to strike
to enter the mind of
the idea did cross me that he might be pulling my leg
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as in fire
a test of faith, patience, or strength
dyslexia is just my cross to bear, and I accepted it long ago
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as in hybrid
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
the mare is an Arabian-Thoroughbred cross
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as in mixed
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
raises both purebred and cross lambs
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as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
she was cross all day because of a nagging headache
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as in to delete
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
cross out the old phone number and write in the new one
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as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
your refusal to cooperate will cross up the whole investigation
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Recent Examples of cross
Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
The three major airlines that operate at those airports — Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad — typically have about 90,000 passengers per day crossing through those hubs and even more travelers headed to destinations in the Middle East, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Pieces like the mini bezel cross necklace in yellow gold combine symbolism with understated sparkle.
—Malana Vantayler, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Atlanta keeper Lucas Hoyos passed the ball right to San Jose left winger Jamar Ricketts, and Ricketts crossed the ball in to Judd for a tap-in header.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
The three major airlines that operate at those airports — Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad — typically have about 90,000 passengers per day crossing through those hubs and even more travelers headed to destinations in the Middle East, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
The flying taxis look like a cross between a small jet and a drone, with rotors up top that assist with a soft takeoff and landing.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Pieces like the mini bezel cross necklace in yellow gold combine symbolism with understated sparkle.
—Malana Vantayler, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross
Noun
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The robot identifies the fire’s source remotely and assesses the situation before approaching the fire source and directly extinguishing the blaze.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to Furion, by 2029 the Eversor tech will also be made accessible to other manufacturers through licensing models, with the end goal of standardizing the technology and turning your favorite bike into a 2WD hybrid.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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He’s considered its potential evolution into a media company, a real paper, a production house, a series of related films, or a hybrid of all of these endeavors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Friday, March 6, Beef Taco, tortilla, beans, corn, mixed fruit, milk.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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With roommates, protect your privacy by setting clear times for talks, and ask for commitments in writing to avoid mixed signals.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rather than get irritable online, Medeiros did something positive about it.—
Dan Medeiros,
The Herald News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Manic episodes are described as prolonged periods of mood instability, in which a person can experience extreme increases in energy or euphoria, or alternatively, feel depressed or unusually irritable.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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My reaction was silence and determination to make sure common sense prevailed to make sure her senior son, Jake, a top pitcher who transferred from Palm Desert to Rancho Christian, had this continuing stress resolved after an already awful ordeal engulfed him and his parents for months.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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But the year-and-a-half ordeal took a toll on her finances and health.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The seemingly out of nowhere coach who filled reporters’ notebooks with quips and fiery tirades was named NBA Coach of the Year in 1971.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Chopra paired the fiery look with a bold winter white catsuit and a statement coat.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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However, failing to infuse this team with appreciably more talent in the coming weeks, and thereby denying the Pats a real chance to march through the gauntlet that is their 2026 schedule, would be a cardinal sin of contending.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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In the title race, Manchester City threw down the gauntlet to leaders Arsenal with a 2-1 home win over Newcastle United, temporarily moving to within two points of the summit.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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After initial theoretical assessments and successful laboratory trials, AEON underwent its first test deployment at the BMW Group Plant Leipzig in December 2025.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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After that, there’s a March 18 hearing to select a new trial date.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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