Thesaurus results for CROSSINGS

crossings

noun

plural of crossing

as in voyages

a journey over water in a vessel an uneventful crossing from the United States to Britain

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as in intersections

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 Ship traffic is unlikely to return to pre-war levels, of around 130 to 140 crossings a day, according to analysts, which could keep oil prices elevated for longer. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 This is often considered the peak season for the migration, as the drama of the Mara River crossings unfolds. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 But the delay meant the ship was sailing into less favorable wind and rougher fall seas, and provisions had already begun to dwindle after two false-start crossings. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 Whether a simple sisal canopy bridge or a sophisticated multimillion-dollar structure, wildlife crossings are concrete symbols of people wanting to protect the intrinsic worth of nature. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026 The rail crossings at Lyndale Avenue North, 45th Avenue North and Humboldt Avenue North are known for long waits as trains run in and out of the rail yard. — Ashley Grams, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 State law allows crossings outside marked crosswalks or intersections if they can be completed safely and don’t create a traffic hazard. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 On uneven terrain, loose scree, muddy switchbacks, and stream crossings, reliable traction can make all the difference. — Gentry Hale, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 At least 41 people died during the crossings, according to The Associated Press. — Jessica Hullinger, TheWeek, 31 July 2026

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Noun

That stylish interior is balanced by a rugged, utilitarian exterior engineered for extended voyages.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection From Miami, Florida Travelers looking for the ultimate luxury cruise vacation can board The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Ilma for three- to seven-night roundtrip voyages from Miami.

— Megan duBois, Southern Living, 22 July 2026

Definition of voyages

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Pattern of collisions on high-speed road The block of Sheldon Road where Kaur turned in front of Lopez appears safer than the intersections that bookend it, where clusters of crashes have occurred.

— Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Watch for children near crosswalks, intersections, and buses.

— Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of intersections

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The cells are connected by proteins called tight junctions, which act like tiny gatekeepers.

— Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026
Beyond Akkermansia muciniphila, Pendulum's products feature Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium beijerinckii, both butyrate-producing strains that fuel colon cells, support tight junctions in the gut lining, and stimulate GLP-1 production.

— Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026