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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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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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Recent Examples of crossing
Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Despite the increase, last week's crossings remain broadly in line with wartime averages.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 18 May 2026
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
In the 20th century, many farmers began crossing tomato varieties to create hybrids that looked uniform, resisted disease, and could withstand long-haul shipping to retailers miles away.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2026
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Noun
Egypt, which has the only border crossing not controlled by Israel, has also greatly restricted movement in and out of Gaza.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Despite the increase, last week's crossings remain broadly in line with wartime averages.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Verb
One person is dead after a Tri-Rail train struck a car that was crossing the tracks in Oakland Park on Wednesday morning, the city’s Fire Rescue department said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
In the 20th century, many farmers began crossing tomato varieties to create hybrids that looked uniform, resisted disease, and could withstand long-haul shipping to retailers miles away.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossing
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Boardwalk is the third delivery Lürssen has made this year, following in the footsteps of Odisea, which made its maiden voyage back in March.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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The outbreak began when a Dutch cruise ship carrying 147 passengers and crew departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Baltimore Police Department Deputy Police Commissioner Kevin Jones said the shooting took place at the intersection of Wilkens and South Caton avenues.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Multiple intersections will be expanded and enhanced, chief among them being the one at Naperville Road and Diehl Road, which is to be widened and resurfaced, Travia said.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The betrayal there, if there is any, is Ebony betraying her sister for him.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Musk’s legal team accused Altman, OpenAI, and its president, Greg Brockman, of betraying the company’s founding mission, and OpenAI argued that Musk’s claims are baseless and aimed at gaining control over the company.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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In 2026, memorabilia showcases the America 250 logo, which features red, white and blue lines intersecting to form the triple-digit landmark number.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Like Ophelia’s Got Talent, and intersecting with many of its themes, A Year Without Summer is all about bodily monstrosities.—
Caroline Lillian Schopp,
Artforum,
13 May 2026
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Punk Essays, is a coming-of-age collection of pop-culture criticism and personal narratives traversing the author’s formative years in South Gate, CA, through present day adulthood, navigating the center of being black, Latino, and a punk.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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To that end, the architects will create a second public entrance and construct a new 33,000-square-foot exhibition space for the Mona Lisa, allowing visitors to access the famed artwork without traversing the rest of the museum.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
18 May 2026
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And the band’s iconic red-and-white all-over aesthetic was striking to anyone with a discerning eye.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
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Trump has been threatening for weeks that the ceasefire reached in mid-April could end if Iran does not make a deal, with shifting parameters for striking such an agreement.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Surrounded by the Tongass National Forest — the world’s largest temperate rainforest — Juneau offers a quintessential Alaska experience where nature feels immense, and adventure begins just minutes from the cruise dock.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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On May 13 the 33-year-old pop star attended Dior’s exclusive cruise show in Los Angeles, bucking resortwear norms with a double-denim look paired with sleek black accessories with cool silver hardware.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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The scene mirrored the energy of a film set, all drama and specific lighting and smoke billowing from mysterious corners, honoring the house’s relationship with cinema.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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With runners on the corners, Matt Shaw drove in Happ on a grounder to Kim for a Cubs lead.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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“Crossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossing. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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