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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
Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
And even after the pier was removed from service, Israel kept Ashdod and the two northern crossings open.
—Jacob J. Lew, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2025
Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Around this time last year, a woman was seriously injured after crossing the road near the Ted Drewes store when she was hit by a car.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The names of a 59-year-old driver and three Customs and Border Protection officers involved in a shooting where the man allegedly sped through a secondary inspection and nearly struck the officers at the Otay Mesa border crossing were released Friday.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
And even after the pier was removed from service, Israel kept Ashdod and the two northern crossings open.
—Jacob J. Lew, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
There was all of this sort of crossing between sort of punk rock and alternative music.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Around this time last year, a woman was seriously injured after crossing the road near the Ted Drewes store when she was hit by a car.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossing
Noun
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From the beginning of a voyage, before even landing in a community, Adventure Canada cultural educators help passengers prepare for and process community visits, both the harmful and good aspects.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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A number of specialty restaurants are well worth trying; most guests get one complimentary visit per voyage, with additional visits available for an extra charge.—
Scott Laird,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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The intersection of technology, power, and culture.—
Jorge Garay,
Wired News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Dallas police officers responded to the accident about 8 a.m. on Aug. 13 at the intersection of East Clarendon Drive and North Street, near the Dallas Zoo, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Michael Fassbender stars as George, a chilly veteran British operative who’s given a list of five possible agents who might be betraying the organization.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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When Kathryn is suspected of betraying the nation, George must decide what is more important — his wife or his country.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The infamous railroad viaduct has been the site of several crashes in the years that followed, including drivers striking the cement support beams.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Chiefs’ results against the Steelers were striking.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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Itineraries for the cruise line’s two new ships are packed with only-in-Galápagos experiences like visits to the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island, epic hikes on lava fields, and scenic nature walks through endemic bird habitats.—
Kaeli Conforti,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Join Eddie and Steph Hamrick for a cruise around the North Fork of the St. Lucie River Aquatic Preserve on their 36-passenger boat called The River Lilly II.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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With a new generation of full-size pickups and SUVs around the corner, GM’s prospects should get brighter over the next four to five years.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Afterward, Carrie danced down her hallway and disappeared around the corner.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Nonetheless, the company has been navigating a challenging rooftop solar market since interest rates increased in 2022.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The guide was issued in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine and lists instructions on what to include in an evacuation backpack, as well as tips for navigating crisis situations.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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As of Thursday, Highway 166 was closed from the northern junction of Highway 101 in Santa Maria to Perkins Road in New Cuyama, according to the California Department of Transportation.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Under the latest TxDOT proposal, the interstate would go from five to three lanes at that junction, with two lanes dedicated to traffic exiting onto Texas 174.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Crossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossing. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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