CROSSING Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkrȯ-siŋ

Definition of crossing

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

as in betraying

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 intersecting

to divide by passing through or across there's a light where that street crosses Main Street

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as in traversing

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 striking

to enter the mind of the idea did cross me that he might be pulling my leg

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of crossing

Noun

For years, border-crossing between the two countries was a lot more casual, with no passport needed. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Daily activity was broadly stable, with 35 crossings Friday, 31 Saturday and 34 Sunday. — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 27 July 2026

Verb

Sawyer posted a video of himself standing inside a hairpin and flipping the bird at drivers for apexing and crossing the double yellows, who returned the kindness. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 July 2026 Every Leeds supporter will be crossing their fingers that the hierarchy prove persuasive — and that Trafford offers their club a long-term solution in goal. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for crossing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossing

Noun

Even the modest changes this reprieve has allowed—at roughly three voyages every two days—have added up to tens of millions of gallons of domestic oil staying in the country instead of going overseas.

— James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Elsewhere, a dining table converts into a puzzle and craft table, while the owner’s suite wraps around the mizzen mast and connects directly to a private study designed for working remotely during extended voyages.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of voyage

Noun

For the last two years, New Frontier — our dynamic, cutting-edge program at the intersection of art, cinematic storytelling, and emerging technologies — has been on pause to evaluate the rapid changes in our media landscape.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
The intersection of sports with Wall Street is not new – just look at the investment of private equity into the NFL, NBA, MLB and the PGA Tour – but the trend seemingly continues to accelerate into global sports.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

Definition of intersection

Verb

One of the spirits was Sinon, who was upset with Odysseus for betraying him and not telling him the Trojan Horse plan.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
In Homer’s poem, they’re accused of betraying Odysseus’ household by serving — and, in some cases, sleeping with — the suitors courting Penelope.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026

Definition of betraying

Verb

With 24 main characters interwoven around the town of Nashville, home of country music and intersecting political undercurrents, the film tries to make sense of the chaos.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Each film will center on a different member of the Beatles’ point of view, intersecting to capture the band’s improbable journey from Liverpool to the center of global culture, culminating in their 1970 breakup.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 12 June 2026

Definition of intersecting

Verb

But that low ride height is going to make any actual trail traversing pretty challenging.

— Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 22 July 2026
Using a monolithic design eliminates the latency penalties associated with traversing multiple chiplets, while simultaneously delivering roughly three times greater core-to-core bandwidth.

— Marco Chiappetta, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of traversing

Verb

Barrow County Sheriff’s Office investigator Jason Smith read aloud from notebooks recovered after the shooting that outlined Colt’s plans in striking detail.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Preparing to depart for Charlotte this week as LAFC’s lone representative in the MLS All-Star Game, Son continued his recent form by striking a right-footed shot low inside the far post.

— Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026

Definition of striking

Noun

Escape the ordinary cruise experience aboard the Emerald Sakara, a 2023 superyacht offering unparalleled Mediterranean luxury for just 100 guests.

— Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
John had been on an adventure cruise with his wife, Marcy, and adult sons, Tom and Joey, at the time of the incident, the Stamford Advocate reported.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026