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as in voyage
a journey over water in a vessel an uneventful crossing from the United States to Britain

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as in intersection
a place where roads meet turn left at the next crossing and then stay on that road for two miles

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crossing

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verb

present participle of cross

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Recent Examples of crossing
Noun
Singleton was hauling out to the flat to try to provide coverage, but he got caught up in the wash of a crossing receiver and defensive back en route. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025 Young Palestinians, particularly those under age 5, are especially vulnerable in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has imposed restrictions on the entry of aid throughout the war, at times shutting crossings entirely. Pablo Robles, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
Two fire engines, a brush rig and a battalion chief had to access the small fire in a hard-to-reach location by driving down cart paths and crossing fairways. City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025 Photographer Osama Fathi has captured a stunning view of Perseid meteors crossing the bright ribbon of the Milky Way over the ruins of an ancient settlement in Egypt dedicated to the worship of the crocodile god Soknopaios. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crossing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossing
Noun
  • In addition to showcasing the Arctic’s raw, austere beauty and wildlife encounters such as sightings of polar bears, walruses, wolves, giant musk ox, narwhal, and snowy owls, the voyage shines a spotlight on the Indigenous people who have stewarded the region’s unusual ecosystems for 5,000 years.
    Robin Catalano, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Unfortunately for her, Sebastian Brooks, the Duke of Whitfield, is on the same voyage, and the rake is as frustrating and handsome as ever.
    Mia Sosa, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Sonic’s newest Sacramento-area restaurant is at 5873 Antelope Road in Citrus Heights, near the intersection with Roseville Road.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Roxbury Prep is just blocks away from the intersection of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue.
    Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And there’s also the suggestion that Michaela believes Simone is betraying the feminist cause by settling at such a young age for the role of plus-one to a wealthy man who treats his relationships like a transaction.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Already hacked off by the renovation fiasco, the company’s longtime patrons pounced, accusing the corporation of betraying its history and values.
    Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Movies involving and primarily about three women intersecting have been a longtime staple.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Of course, the creators are honored, with Shuster Drive intersecting with South Siegel Street.
    Big Think, Big Think, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • That same sense of gravity is felt by golfers traversing the dynamic dunes.
    Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Sure, there were attacks and counterattacks and waves of soldiers traversing across No Man’s Land.
    Michael Jerome Plunkett September 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Jey Uso ended up striking Reed with the chair twice in the back.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • With Israel striking Doha — the city the US and Israel chose to host negotiations with Hamas — the theory seems more plausible than ever.
    Hadley Gamble, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • How to cruise in Patagonia Expedition cruise lines offer Patagonia itineraries ranging from five to 17 days in length, sailing between various port cities across Chile and Argentina, from Santiago to Ushuaia.
    Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Carnival has added a nonalcoholic drink package to cruises.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In one corner, the Chargers’ corner, is coach Jim Harbaugh.
    Jay Paris, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • At the public hearing Tuesday, In-N-Out doubled down on its position that the drive-thru planned for the southwest corner of Ten Mile and Chinden Boulevard, near Costco, would not negatively affect surrounding roads.
    Rose Evans September 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Crossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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