crossing (out)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossing (out)
Verb
  • 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
  • When the site’s moderator began deleting pages in June, the agents responded by creating backup pages to dodge the cleanup.
    Reuters, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But legal experts also told local news that canceling the shows would’ve likely violated the First Amendment.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The singer revealed the condition to fans three months later after canceling the rest of his planned gigs.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Crossing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossing%20%28out%29. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster