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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
Be prepared for some street crossings and local traffic.
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Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The first phase of rehabilitating three of the critical crossings will begin this year to strengthen them and prevent disruptions.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Ferries replace flights, short drives replace border crossings, and the logistics can become more manageable.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Large-scale Danish shipping company Maersk has paused all vessel crossings in the Strait until further notice, instead seeking alternative routes.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Already, at least one shipping company has suspended vessel crossings on the strait and a major maritime insurer is canceling policies that covered war risks, according to multiple news reports.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
The State Department also provided information on the current status of various border crossings, directing American nationals to a crossing into Armenia and various Turkish land crossings.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Israel’s closure of all Gaza crossings has triggered food hoarding and price spikes, with aid groups warning supplies will run out this week.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The Pillar story alleges that Dudley spotted the bishop making late-night border crossings into Mexico, parking in a lot reserved for customers of a brothel, then boarding a shuttle exclusive to customers of the brothel.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The first phase of rehabilitating three of the critical crossings will begin this year to strengthen them and prevent disruptions.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Ferries replace flights, short drives replace border crossings, and the logistics can become more manageable.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Large-scale Danish shipping company Maersk has paused all vessel crossings in the Strait until further notice, instead seeking alternative routes.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Already, at least one shipping company has suspended vessel crossings on the strait and a major maritime insurer is canceling policies that covered war risks, according to multiple news reports.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
The State Department also provided information on the current status of various border crossings, directing American nationals to a crossing into Armenia and various Turkish land crossings.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Israel’s closure of all Gaza crossings has triggered food hoarding and price spikes, with aid groups warning supplies will run out this week.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The Pillar story alleges that Dudley spotted the bishop making late-night border crossings into Mexico, parking in a lot reserved for customers of a brothel, then boarding a shuttle exclusive to customers of the brothel.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossings
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At least three gas tankers going to or from Qatar had paused voyages following the latest attacks in the region, according to ship-tracking data.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The full amount varies based on the length of your cruise, starting with $50 for voyages of six days or less.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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The video shows the patrol SUV moving through several red‑light intersections, slowing to clear them safely.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Other roadway enhancements include a realignment of Old Higgins Road and Mount Prospect Road to create new intersections at Touhy Avenue.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Mont Sutton fans out with more than 200 trail junctions, turning each run into a choose-your-own-adventure kind of experience.—
Claire Sibonney,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Early last month, farmers escalated their protests with a 48-hour blockade of major highways, toll stations and junctions over high production costs and the European Union’s trade deal with South American nations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Yamamoto walked Addison Barger to place runners on the corners, setting up the game-ending double play by Kirk.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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From there, Harrison was hit by a pitch to put runners at the corners for Royo, who flew out to right field deep enough to drive the runner in.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Crossings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossings. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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