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as in to betray
to be unfaithful or disloyal to
people who cross the local mob boss usually are found floating in the river
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as in to intersect
to divide by passing through or across
there's a light where that street crosses Main Street
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as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
you may have to cross some woods on the way
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as in to strike
to enter the mind of
the idea did cross me that he might be pulling my leg
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as in fire
a test of faith, patience, or strength
dyslexia is just my cross to bear, and I accepted it long ago
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as in hybrid
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
the mare is an Arabian-Thoroughbred cross
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as in mixed
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
raises both purebred and cross lambs
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as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
she was cross all day because of a nagging headache
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as in irritability
readiness to show annoyance or impatience
a librarian who had a reputation for chronic crossness
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Recent Examples of cross
Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
The 30-year Treasury bond yield crossed the 5% level for the second time this week and the 10-year traded at 4.61%, the highest since February.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Jillian Frankel, People.com, 21 May 2025
While embarking on mission to avenge Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal), the duo cross paths with a dangerous militant faction known as the Washington Liberation Front (W.L.F.) led by Isaac (Jeffrey Wright).
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 11 May 2025
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Verb
Fingers crossed, the weather will be better than last year.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
The 30-year Treasury bond yield crossed the 5% level for the second time this week and the 10-year traded at 4.61%, the highest since February.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Noun
Next to it, a cross bearing Lodico’s name had been erected, according to a photo shared by the Cape Cod Times.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 21 May 2025
While embarking on mission to avenge Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal), the duo cross paths with a dangerous militant faction known as the Washington Liberation Front (W.L.F.) led by Isaac (Jeffrey Wright).
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross
Verb
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His relationship with Elisabeth Moss’ June was a complicated matter that involved fathering one of her children, assisting her efforts to escape from/bring down Gilead and then betraying her at a crucial point in the rebellion.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
20 May 2025
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Its summery beat and pop hooks are primed to reach a mainstream audience, and its twisting structure and intense second half make sure that the song doesn’t betray the band’s core appeal.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
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Intertwined with vivid descriptions of the horrific collateral damage in the city itself are intersecting narratives that remind us how persistently the dramas of daily life can exist even when the world is in flames.—
Alida Becker,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The dispute raises critical questions about community governance limits when personal tributes intersect with aesthetic regulations.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
Verb
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The trail traverses parks, woodlands, pastures, and cemeteries.—
Sarah Beckwith,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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The 190-mile trail traverses three national parks and is one of the most popular long-distance hikes in England.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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While Townshend's post suggested an amicable split, Starkey struck a different tone in response at the time.—
Mekishana Pierre Updated,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Game 1 — Panthers 5, Hurricanes 2: Florida struck early, played its defense-centric style the rest of the way and had a steady performance in net from Sergei Bobrovsky to take the series opener.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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There are all different kinds of models out there, including robot vacuums, robot mops, and hybrid versions that both vacuum and mop.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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Toyota 2025 Camry for $299 a month lease The 2025 Toyota Camry is completely redesigned and features a standard hybrid powertrain.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The crew is under the supervision of the capable Mensah (Noma Dumezweni) who is prone to panic attacks as the group visits an irritable planet at the behest of The Corporation — a powerful business conglomerate where profit is indeed king.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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It’s said to cause people to become irritable, aggravate health problems, and abrade mechanical devices.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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That’s followed by a policy walkback and a consequent rebound in equities.—
Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Lily followed her dreams by earning a pilot’s license.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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Today, disruption is ongoing thanks to factors like economic indicators sending mixed signals, technological developments creating both threat and opportunity, and social patterns undergoing rapid evolution.—
John Pierce,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The Trump administration's appeal to the Supreme Court comes after mixed results for the White House from the country's highest court.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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“Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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