as in corner
often crossways plural
a place where roads meet
carolers assembling at the village crossways on Christmas Eve
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Recent Examples of crossway
Books were in piles beside the bed, which was crossway in the room in order to catch the breeze from the window.
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Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 15 May 2024
Some cars may have to park crossways, taking 3 spaces, which will surely generate some ire.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Besides the no turning signs, Walter proposed adding no heavy trucks signs along the way as well as more general signs noting road curves and pedestrian crossways.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2023
Some on the site have advocated for more green spaces, crossways that are safe, and bike lanes to be added.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2023
Now the lender has gotten crossways with developers Silos Harvesting Partners and Dreien Opportunity Partners and is threatening a forced sale of the property.
—Steve Brown, Dallas News, 20 Jan. 2020
Ironically, Harris’ position puts her crossways with Sanders, one of the biggest climate champions in the field.
—Mark K. Matthews, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2019
And when Sessions, who is now Trump's attorney general, got crossways with the president over his decision to recuse himself from the Russia probe, Miller did not defend his former boss and mentor.
—Author: Ashley Parker, Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Jan. 2018
Cornerstone has twice gotten crossways with TAPPS over its boys basketball program.
—Adam Zuvanich, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2018
Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 15 May 2024
Some cars may have to park crossways, taking 3 spaces, which will surely generate some ire.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Besides the no turning signs, Walter proposed adding no heavy trucks signs along the way as well as more general signs noting road curves and pedestrian crossways.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2023
Some on the site have advocated for more green spaces, crossways that are safe, and bike lanes to be added.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2023
Now the lender has gotten crossways with developers Silos Harvesting Partners and Dreien Opportunity Partners and is threatening a forced sale of the property.
—Steve Brown, Dallas News, 20 Jan. 2020
Ironically, Harris’ position puts her crossways with Sanders, one of the biggest climate champions in the field.
—Mark K. Matthews, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2019
And when Sessions, who is now Trump's attorney general, got crossways with the president over his decision to recuse himself from the Russia probe, Miller did not defend his former boss and mentor.
—Author: Ashley Parker, Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Jan. 2018
Cornerstone has twice gotten crossways with TAPPS over its boys basketball program.
—Adam Zuvanich, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossway
Noun
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Two innings later, McLain came up again to face Cardinals right-hander Riley O’Brien and quickly found himself down 1-2 when the former Reds pitcher threw a slider on the outside corner.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The grad’s next big adventure is right around the corner, so practical gear like a planner, laundry bag, or reusable water bottle will be welcomed!—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
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Public transit in the Chicago region is at a crossroads.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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But for now, the continent remains at a crossroads: either continue treading cautiously, or make bold moves to embrace blockchain's transformative potential.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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And traffic at a busy crossing point between Vancouver and Seattle fell 48 percent.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Southwest border crossings were already on a downward trend when Trump took office in January, having declined throughout 2024 after a surge in 2023.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
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Police responded to multiple calls just before 12:30 a.m. for a street takeover and fireworks being shot off at the intersection of Wakelee Avenue and Franklin Street, the Ansonia Police Department said.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
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Jason O'Bryan Jason O'Bryan has set up a professional life at the intersection of writing and cocktails.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Crossway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossway. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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