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a place where roads meet
turn left at the next crossing and then stay on that road for two miles
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Recent Examples of crossings
Israel says Hezbollah was using the bridges to move fighters and weapons, and that its military will control the remaining crossings.
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Otherwise, the court said, the law gives migrants an incentive to try to circumvent border crossings, something Congress likely did not intend.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Besides concerns about transit crossings, Noble expressed worry that there also might not be enough light rail cars on a game day to transfer everyone who arrives and departs that way.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Israel struck a bridge connecting Lebanon's south to the rest of the country yesterday after announcing its military would be destroying all crossings over the Litani River.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Officials also pointed to a sharp decline in daily crossings, with Border Patrol averaging 236 apprehensions per day in February, a 95% drop compared to the previous administration.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
As border crossings have dropped to record lows, more of the families being held there have been arrested inside the United States and have been in the country long enough to lay down roots and build networks of relatives and friends.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 20 Mar. 2026
Texas used public-private partnerships and toll roads to expand its highway network and connected its ports and border crossings to the rest of the country.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
There were frequent mentions of inflation and border crossings under former President Joe Biden.
—Steven Sloan, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Otherwise, the court said, the law gives migrants an incentive to try to circumvent border crossings, something Congress likely did not intend.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Besides concerns about transit crossings, Noble expressed worry that there also might not be enough light rail cars on a game day to transfer everyone who arrives and departs that way.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Israel struck a bridge connecting Lebanon's south to the rest of the country yesterday after announcing its military would be destroying all crossings over the Litani River.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Officials also pointed to a sharp decline in daily crossings, with Border Patrol averaging 236 apprehensions per day in February, a 95% drop compared to the previous administration.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
As border crossings have dropped to record lows, more of the families being held there have been arrested inside the United States and have been in the country long enough to lay down roots and build networks of relatives and friends.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 20 Mar. 2026
Texas used public-private partnerships and toll roads to expand its highway network and connected its ports and border crossings to the rest of the country.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
There were frequent mentions of inflation and border crossings under former President Joe Biden.
—Steven Sloan, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossings
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The deployment affects 5-night cruises to the Dominican Republic and Perfect Day at CocoCay, 4-night Bahamian getaways and 9-night voyages with stops in Aruba and Curaçao.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Aqua Expeditions Specializing in lavish small‑ship voyages to some of the planet’s most pristine and remote waters, Aqua Expeditions’ newest vessel, Aqua Lares, is a 77‑meter expedition superyacht designed for adventurous travelers who crave a high dose of comfort with their outdoor escapades.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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The changes are part of plans for four intersections where high crash rates have been a problem.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Here's what else is coming Impact fee dollars paid by the developer will also pay for road and infrastructure improvements, including the reconstruction of roads close by and the addition of roundabouts at some intersections.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
24 Mar. 2026
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The new device incorporates strontium and titanium to create internal p-n junctions that act as smooth electronic gates.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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The citric acid reacted with the cellulose to form cross-links, which are chemical junctions that bind the cellulose molecules.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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The six-part thriller tells the story of a Swiss gold dealer who becomes entangled in the darkest corners of the global gold trade.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Safeties coach Will Harris also is working with the corners.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crossings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossings. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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