CROSSES (UP) Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

crosses (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of cross (up)

as in damages

to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of your refusal to cooperate will cross up the whole investigation

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Over time, the bullying creates a toxic environment that damages relationships between faculty and students and hurts the quality of education for everyone.

— Jason Walker, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026
How remibrutinib works Remibrutinib belongs to a class of medicines known as BTK inhibitors, which aim to reduce the immune system activity that damages nerves in MS patients.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026

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Especially the guy who bangs a wrecking ball against the historic East Wing to make room for an incongruous ballroom monstrosity, who mars the sacred Oval Office with gold glitter and paves over the lovely Rose Garden.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Jacob Whitehead Homophobic chant mars Mexico’s win Before the World Cup, the Mexican football federation launched a campaign that featured the heroes of the country’s 1986 World Cup side.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 June 2026

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Patrick’s death means the loss of Picard, which for some hurts even more than the loss of Patrick Stewart.

— Gates McFadden, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
As always with sunscreen, reapplication of water-resistant formulas is key—and physical sun protection never hurts in a beach or poolside setting.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Crosses (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crosses%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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