crossing (out)

present participle of cross (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossing (out)
deleting
Verb
  • That’s why Microsoft and others recommend deleting passwords, albeit Google isn’t there yet.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The former can have comment, edit (which doesn’t include deleting), full edit (with deletion), and view-only permissions.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Crossing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossing%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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