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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Relevance

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

Despite allowing Israel a free hand in waging its war, US president Joe Biden could not convince Netanyahu to allow aid into Gaza through Israel or even one of the Egyptian crossing points. — Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026 The City should also identify dangerous crossings, missing bicycle connections and locations where sight distance or road design creates unnecessary risk. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Verb

Winston and Jules’ relationship for me has always been crossing a line. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 That is down from 30% a year ago, but mortgage rates didn’t breach 7% until the final week of September, crossing a threshold that some experts say could make buyers who rely on mortgage loans hit pause. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crossing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossing

Noun

The 210,000-dwt Mineral Europa is embarking on its maiden voyage to Australia.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
This sailing yacht is about to set off on a 1,826-day voyage across the globe.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of voyage

Noun

The group chose roads that would keep them moving, avoiding excessive stop-start riding at traffic lights and intersections wherever possible.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
The break created a wall of water and rocks that shot across the intersection of Kenya Street and Vanalden Avenue, according to CBS News.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of intersection

Verb

Season one struggled to incorporate all of those elements of Lee without either forgiving or betraying his flaws.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
The mayor faced criticism on Wednesday both from Jewish groups for his focus on Israel’s military campaign in Gaza on the anniversary and from pro-Palestinian protesters who accused the mayor of betraying the cause.

— Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of betraying

Verb

Political stratagems in art were shifting in places like New York and Los Angeles, and the Pictures Generation’s ethos began to speak to young Black and brown artists, ultimately intersecting with their desire for representation.

— Hilton Als, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
The Draconids are the result of Earth intersecting with a trail from the comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, and occurs in October each year when the planet nears the comet’s orbit.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of intersecting

Verb

Oil drops as Hormuz traffic rebounds Oil prices fell as new data showed crude exports from the Middle East surpassed prewar levels, though any respite may be short-lived as attacks on tankers traversing the Strait of Hormuz increased.

— Mary Lawrence Ware, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad operates between Durango and Silverton, traversing the San Juan National Forest and running along the Animas River.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of traversing

Verb

Surveillance video of the incident reviewed by ABC News appears to show the ICE vehicle moving in the direction of a man running and then striking him.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Others spoke of police chokeholds and the grainy footage that showed officers striking King with batons.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of striking

Noun

Its owners, a family of three, left for a cruise before the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel destroyed their property.

— Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
The cruise will depart from the Port of Miami and will feature a Banana Ball game at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of cruise

Noun

The Tkachuks won the puck along the right wing boards and Brady got control in the corner.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Even with the rain, the sunroom-like den remained my favorite corner of the house to read, sip on coffee, or take a moment to myself before breakfast.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026