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as in betrays
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 intersects
to divide by passing through or across
there's a light where that street crosses Main Street
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as in traverses
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 strikes
to enter the mind of
the idea did cross me that he might be pulling my leg
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as in fires
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 hybrids
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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Recent Examples of crosses
Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
The tour begins at Dos Lokos in Westport, crosses the state line to Cortadito Cuban Cafe in Kansas City, Kansas, weaves to Tacos Valentina in the Crossroads, Union Station and back to party at the Mexican sports bar.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
The path of totality crosses the north and east of the country just before sunset, with the sun low in the west-northwest.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 June 2026
However, once the laser intensity crosses this specific line, the plasma self-magnetizes within a billionth of a second.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
The other factor is June usually has a lot of dry dusty air that crosses the Atlantic from Africa.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The Pride Parade begins in Fort Lauderdale, and crosses the rainbow bridge into Wilton Manors, literally and symbolically connecting our region as one.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026
The path also crosses the iconic 1908 truss bridge.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026
Dolci attributes the growth to a content mix that crosses language lines rather than relying on any single source.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
Verb
The gastrocnemius, in particular, crosses the back of your knee joint.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
The tour begins at Dos Lokos in Westport, crosses the state line to Cortadito Cuban Cafe in Kansas City, Kansas, weaves to Tacos Valentina in the Crossroads, Union Station and back to party at the Mexican sports bar.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
The path of totality crosses the north and east of the country just before sunset, with the sun low in the west-northwest.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 June 2026
However, once the laser intensity crosses this specific line, the plasma self-magnetizes within a billionth of a second.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
The other factor is June usually has a lot of dry dusty air that crosses the Atlantic from Africa.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The Pride Parade begins in Fort Lauderdale, and crosses the rainbow bridge into Wilton Manors, literally and symbolically connecting our region as one.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026
The path also crosses the iconic 1908 truss bridge.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026
Dolci attributes the growth to a content mix that crosses language lines rather than relying on any single source.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crosses
Verb
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The Ghoul betrays Lucy during the journey, but does, eventually redeem himself, somewhat.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Much contemporary anti-glamour sentiment betrays a strain of misogyny, even when wielded by women of good intent.—
Eileen G'Sell,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
Verb
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As luxury fitness increasingly intersects with hospitality, wellness, and longevity trends, Equinox’s newest location reflects where the industry as a whole is headed and reinforces its continued leadership in this category.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Together, all three discussed the different work their municipalities have done to attract film and TV production to their streets, and how that intersects with tourism.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Here, the Road Runner Express coaster traverses 679 feet of track through desert trails.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Maps show the 900 block is five lanes wide and traverses a heavily commercial strip in north Washington, including multiple motels, stores and restaurants.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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While some inns might feel stuffy, this one strikes a more approachable balance, with thoughtful touches like free parking, complimentary popcorn in the rooms, and welcome drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Smith says Hegseth hasn’t provided any execute orders related to the boat strikes.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
8 June 2026
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In the early evenings just before sunset, the islanders lit fires and the women began to cook.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Six months before the January 2025 fires, directed ChatGPT to generate an image of a burning forest, a bunch of people running away from it, with people in poverty trying to get past a gigantic gate with dollar signs on it.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Raëlism claims the Buddha, Jesus and Muhammad are all hybrids of humans and extraterrestrials, as well as Raël’s half brothers.—
Krysta Fauria,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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All-wheel drive is out; all cars will have to be rear-wheel drive hybrids.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Evoking the scale and precision of the most celebrated Russian novelists, Daniyal Mueenuddin’s debut is a modern history of Pakistan told in four distinct parts, each of which follows a different main character with specific ambitions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The film follows three souls across Edo-period Japan, 1865 New South Wales and 2027 Australia, where each lifetime carries the emotional imprint of the last.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Phillips said, victims are left to live with the impacts of the perpetrators’ actions — with the survivors in this case forced to continue to relive their ordeals as the case continues on to the Court of Appeal.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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And for that matter, how could adults accurately account for such ordeals?—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
24 May 2026
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“Crosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crosses. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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