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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
Noah White, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
The bridge is a main crossing point over the river dividing the country into its left and right banks.
—Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
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
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Noun
Myles Graham, Aaron Chiles and Jaden Robinson struggled to balance spying the mobile USF signal caller with upholding UF’s zone coverage on crossing routes.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
The bridge is a main crossing point over the river dividing the country into its left and right banks.
—Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Money, 7 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossing
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During the voyage, travelers can spend time spotting wildlife like Arctic foxes, whales, polar bears, and more, and explore the harsh landscape by zodiac boat, kayaking, and snowshoeing.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Broncos were incorporating new pieces and new offensive wrinkles into their maiden offensive voyage in 2025.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Here’s my Saturday column on the intersection of bad luck and bad decisions for the Dolphins, and how Miami must hope that’s not the case in four key areas.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Resident upset by upcoming intersection closure Mooresville resident Richard Beck criticized the closure in an email to The Charlotte Observer and local and state elected officials.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Being chosen would mean betraying your sibling.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Of course, the creators are honored, with Shuster Drive intersecting with South Siegel Street.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Aug. 2025
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From glitzy stages to unexpected everyday sightings, these appearances capture not only fashion, but also a sense of connection—and proof that many genres are constantly intersecting in fresh and memorable ways.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
25 Aug. 2025
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That same sense of gravity is felt by golfers traversing the dynamic dunes.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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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
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Also in the Big Apple, Sarah Jessica Parker has a mini-reunion with former costar Cynthia Nixon, while Selena Gomez is striking in red.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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An oversized heron print by Gucci on a retro pink backdrop forms a striking focal point, offset by the clean geometry of the Manhattan skyline.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Or, take a sunset cruise and enjoy the view with live music and tropical drinks.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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According to Holland America’s website, their seven-day Canada and New England cruise includes stops in Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and cruising the Gulf of St Lawrence before its final stop in Quebec City.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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In one corner, the Chargers’ corner, is coach Jim Harbaugh.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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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 12 Sep. 2025.
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