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

Those crossings have already completed with subsequent sailings also due to take the same route, according to Linerlytica. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026 Ship traffic is unlikely to return to pre-war levels, of around 130 to 140 crossings a day, according to analysts, which could keep oil prices elevated for longer. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Verb

Consumer agents crossing company boundaries represent the case NIST deferred. — Aashis Luitel, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026 Spain, North Africa And The Middle East Less than a year after today’s eclipse, the moon’s shadow returns to Spain before crossing Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crossing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossing

Noun

On his fourth voyage, Zheng met representatives from Malindi (modern-day Kenya).

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026
Shipping data showed the ship was loaded with Russian crude prior to the voyage.

— Reuters, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of voyage

Verb

Over time, Russian prosecutors have begun to charge more of these Ukrainians with treason—for the crime of betraying Russia—rather than with harming the interests of a foreign state.

— Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of betraying

Verb

That innovation is also intersecting with the growth of artificial intelligence capabilities, according to Hendrik Venter, CEO of DHL Supply Chain.

— Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 25 July 2026
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

Definition of intersecting

Verb

Not many indoor cats like leashes or traversing the great outdoors with their person.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Rescue crews in southern Colorado rushed to rescue a climber over the weekend who had fallen about 50 feet while traversing between Little Bear Peak and Blanca Peak in Alamosa County.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of traversing

Verb

The Houthis are one of several Iranian proxies that have threatened to widen the conflict with the rebel group striking commercial shipping and recently ramping up attacks targeting Saudi Arabia.

— Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
The Groton Police Department were dispatched to the scene after several emergency calls came into Groton Emergency Dispatch regarding an evading black SUV striking Tanta-Quidgeon and leaving the scene, according to the Groton Police Department.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of striking

Noun

Vogue Daily Newsletter The bag originally made its debut with Mattieu Blazy’s cruise collection shown in Biarritz back in April, a show that celebrated the house’s seaside legacy.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
The longtime Disney executive had most recently served as chairman of Disney Experiences, the unit that includes the theme parks, cruise lines and consumer products, and which drives profitability for the company.

— Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of cruise

Noun

Perez reached safely on the play to put runners on the corners, and two pitches later, Isaac Collins gave the Royals the lead on an RBI double.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
Additionally, cornerback Keisean Nixon struggled notably in one-on-one drills, giving up multiple scores and dropping an interception, raising questions about his role as the team's top corner.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026