crosses paths (with)

phrase

present tense third-person singular of cross paths (with)
as in encounters
to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face It's been a while since Julie and I last crossed paths.

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  1. bumps into
  2. runs into
Phrase
  • Hannah Waddingham‘s Rebecca, the owner of Richmond, bumps into her Amsterdam mystery man (Matteo van der Grijn), teasing a future romance.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026
Definition of bumps into
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  • The Anker Soundcore 2 portable speaker packs 12W of power and lasts up to 24 hours on a single charge—perfect for when your barbecue inevitably runs into the evening.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Applications close in September for feature films and independent productions, while the window for television series runs into October.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of runs into
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“Crosses paths (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crosses%20paths%20%28with%29. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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