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
Everybody in the city uses this crossway all the time.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Villaraigosa, a former labor leader who’s gotten crossways with teacher unions among other party mainstays, professed not to care.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Books were in piles beside the bed, which was crossway in the room in order to catch the breeze from the window.
—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
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Villaraigosa, a former labor leader who’s gotten crossways with teacher unions among other party mainstays, professed not to care.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Books were in piles beside the bed, which was crossway in the room in order to catch the breeze from the window.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossway
Noun
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Each attachment can connect to an extra-long, 22-foot hose that doesn’t kink, and is flexible enough to easily maneuver around obstacles and corners.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Levi’s Water-Resistant Short Cotton Trench Coat Last but not least, given spring is right around the corner, there’s no better time than now to buy a water-resistant trench coat.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Scott was at a career crossroads.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The country’s democratic movement is at a crossroads.—
Michael Albertus,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Reaching the summit requires a strenuous 15-mile hike round-trip, with water crossings, loose rocks, and a steep climb at altitude.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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And Miller expects regular updates on detention capacity, deportation flights, and border crossings.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Noting the facility’s multipurpose capabilities for youth programs and community special events, Tolbert lauded it as a hub of systemic change — an intersection of women’s sports, family health and community pride.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The intersection is not far from Stone Bridge High School, where Yu was a student.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Crossway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossway. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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