crossing (out)

Definition of crossing (out)next
present participle of cross (out)

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Verb
  • An independent investigation found that the AI swarm found a way to secretly communicate and coordinated the unauthorized hack, editing and deleting its activity logs to avoid detection.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • When DseWiki’s moderators began deleting the pages in June, one agent posted a workaround to a backup page for the others to find, according to the researchers.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Some earlier assassins expected it of themselves, canceling plots that would have killed bystanders.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
  • While Sheik sought treatment for alcohol addiction after canceling a tour in 2011, his stage and studio career never slowed.
    Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
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“Crossing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossing%20%28out%29. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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