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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
Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Working as a security guard in downtown Cairo, his path crosses that of young Muslim woman.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
When their family crosses paths with the Mangkwan clan, also known as the Ash People, the conflict escalates fast.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
The sparse 414-mile Alaskan thoroughfare crosses the Arctic Circle at milepost 115 and contains few services.
—Crai S Bower, Outside, 18 Dec. 2025
The span, located above Riverside Boulevard, crosses Interstate 5 and marks the final link in the 5-mile Del Rio path stretching from Meadowview to Land Park.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 16 Dec. 2025
The biggest artery — Interstate 90, which crosses the state — has had closures due to major mudslides, as well.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 16 Dec. 2025
The subtropical jet stream is typically closer to 30 degrees latitude, which in the Northern Hemisphere crosses Florida.
—Shuang-Ye Wu, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
The Northern Sea Route follows Russia's Arctic coast, and the Northwest Passage, which crosses the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, cuts down travel time between North America and Europe by several weeks.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2025
Verb
Reader's Digest singled out Arizona's portion of Route 66 for travelers looking for shorter trips along the route, which spans 2,448 miles and crosses eight states.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Working as a security guard in downtown Cairo, his path crosses that of young Muslim woman.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
When their family crosses paths with the Mangkwan clan, also known as the Ash People, the conflict escalates fast.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
The sparse 414-mile Alaskan thoroughfare crosses the Arctic Circle at milepost 115 and contains few services.
—Crai S Bower, Outside, 18 Dec. 2025
The span, located above Riverside Boulevard, crosses Interstate 5 and marks the final link in the 5-mile Del Rio path stretching from Meadowview to Land Park.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 16 Dec. 2025
The biggest artery — Interstate 90, which crosses the state — has had closures due to major mudslides, as well.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 16 Dec. 2025
The subtropical jet stream is typically closer to 30 degrees latitude, which in the Northern Hemisphere crosses Florida.
—Shuang-Ye Wu, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
The Northern Sea Route follows Russia's Arctic coast, and the Northwest Passage, which crosses the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, cuts down travel time between North America and Europe by several weeks.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crosses
Verb
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The film may initially present Man-su as a sympathetic family man trying to make ends meet, but Lee quickly subverts those sentiments once Man-su’s methodical process betrays no sense of remorse.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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In some instances, the show betrays a familiar upper-middle-class, blue-state gaze, depicting certain Americans as strangers to be managed, not people to be known.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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Saturday, near where East Hampden intersects South Galena Street, according to an alert from the Denver Police Department.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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At Techfest 2025, a humanoid robot unexpectedly joined that cultural moment, reinforcing how robotics now intersects with popular media.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Dec. 2025
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The Rock Creek Loop traverses approximately seven miles of ravines, creeks, subtropical forest, and small footbridges.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Lake-effect snow is anticipated as cold air traverses the relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes, with several inches of accumulation and hazardous travel possible, especially near Lakes Erie and Ontario.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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When severe wind strikes Southern California, the results can be destructive and deadly.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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That shift strikes me as familiar.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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They were doomed to perish in the fires of hell.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Park’s remarks came two days after the official one-year anniversary of the start of the fires.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Toyota expects demand to remain strong this year, especially for its gas-electric hybrids which are expected to make up more than half of its volume, said David Christ, head of the Toyota brand in the US.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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However, because lemon trees are hybrids and most of them are grafted, their seeds produce seedlings that are not identical to the parent tree and the growth habit of the tree as well as the quality of the fruit won't be the same.—
Derek Carwood,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Prokop’s arrest follows allegations of abuse from his ex-girlfriend, Sarah Hyland, who accused Prokop of verbal and physical abuse during their five-year relationship.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Arrest follows disturbing video The Hopkins County Sheriff's Office arrested Hicks for animal cruelty.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On Instagram, and even on her reality show, Kardashian comes across as thrillingly impervious, wearing impassivity like body armor and putting her body and face through Olympian ordeals to draw our collective gaze.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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In today’s housing market, even the lucky ones often face exhausting ordeals and need to stretch their budgets to land a home.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Crosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crosses. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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