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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
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
More than 6,500 Rohingya attempted perilous sea crossings that year, with one in seven reported missing or dead, the UNHCR said in a statement from Geneva.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
No commercial ships were recorded crossing the strait Sunday as the latest developments played out, according to data from the maritime tracking firm Kpler.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
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Noun
One German tourist crossing overland from Mexico into California last year was held in a detention center for six weeks, including a spell in solitary confinement.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
More than 6,500 Rohingya attempted perilous sea crossings that year, with one in seven reported missing or dead, the UNHCR said in a statement from Geneva.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
The robot smashed the course in Beijing's E-Town economic and technological development zone on Sunday, April 19, crossing the finish line in 50 minutes and 26 seconds.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
No commercial ships were recorded crossing the strait Sunday as the latest developments played out, according to data from the maritime tracking firm Kpler.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossing
Noun
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Guests can book individual treatments or, for those looking to spend more time there, day passes, and voyage-length passes for the rainforest room are available.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Leo departed for Rome after a farewell ceremony at the Malabo airport, ending an 11-day, four-nation voyage that took him from Algeria in the north of Africa to Angola in the south and Cameroon in between.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The series poignantly addresses the complexities of teenage struggles, particularly through Justin’s undiagnosed ADHD and Keisha’s experience of trauma, emphasizing the importance of unconditional support and the intersection of mental health with race and class in today’s world.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sports, gaming, music, fashion and entertainment are now interconnected layers of how people live, and brands that find the unexpected intersections between those worlds are the ones breaking through.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The go-to resource for mapping out those periods is the app EskomSePush (the name of which is a cheeky double entendre in Afrikkans, betraying the public annoyance).—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Thus, the curse was passed to the Harkins and the Witness was punished with immortality for betraying Death's bargain.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
26 Mar. 2026
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That makes sense, especially intersecting with Homelander’s own quasi-religious journey taking shape this season.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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Together, experts paint a picture of a sector where formal investment risks intersecting with criminal governance, armed violence and illicit supply chains.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Iran war has led to a virtual stoppage in ships traversing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, constraining the flow of global energy supplies.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Soon, Callaghan — alongside Nic Mosher and Evan Gilbert-Katz — was traversing the country in a shabby RV, documenting the surreal, perturbing and often hilarious fringes of American culture.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The writers guild has been laser-focused on this deal since March, opting to square that away before western division executives presumably turn their attention back to the WGA West’s striking staff.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Google is already moving in this direction, striking a deal with NextEra to restart the 615 MW Duane Arnold nuclear facility for 24/7 carbon-free power.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Colorado went 45-7-8 with the captain in the lineup, just an absurd pace that helped the Avs cruise to the Presidents’ Trophy.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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Guests are mainly families with children and long-time NCL fans who appreciate the cruise line’s entertainment offerings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Only weeks after trading away one of the league's best corners in Trent McDuffie, the Chiefs traded up with Cleveland to take McDuffie's replacment.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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From corners, Bromley pack the six-yard box, with multiple players darting towards its centre.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Crossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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