as in diagonally
in a line or direction running from corner to corner
the van had been deliberately parked crossways so as to take up both parking spaces
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as in corner
a place where roads meet
carolers assembling at the village crossways on Christmas Eve
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossways
Adverb
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Instead of allover stripes, expect to see razor-thin metallic stripes (like the barcode nail trend coming out of South Korea), curved bands that arc diagonally across a sheer base, or contrasting matte and gloss stripes layered in the same shade for a barely-there effect.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
19 Feb. 2026 -
Shortly before the shooting, Good is seen at the wheel of her SUV that is parked diagonally on a street.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The shining stars of the property are the Fairmont Gold Suites, which occupy the southwest corners of each guest room floor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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In the 23rd minute, Andres Rivera took one of four corners in the first half.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Clip straight across your nail Instead of cutting your nails in an oval shape, cut them straight across to avoid an ingrown nail, which is when the nail curves and grows into your skin.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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Use the file to straighten the nail's free edge straight across.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lake Mary kept the ball on the offensive, but missed several opportunities in the box after late arrivals to greet crossing passes.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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The accident renewed the debate over crossing safety and led to some experimentation in placing impassible barriers at crossings instead of gates.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Make another layer with another 1/4 of the eggplant slices, this time arranging them crosswise to the first layer.—
Carolyn Casner,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2022
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Serve: Carve the chicken breasts off the bone, slice them crosswise, and serve with the salad.—
Beth Segal,
cleveland,
23 Sep. 2021
Noun
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These bills often put the GOP at a crossroads by forcing members to go on record on politically inconvenient topics.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Feb. 2026
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California Adventure is also at a crossroads, as another reimagining is on the horizon.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Mountain View resident Tim MacKenzie was among the dozens who encouraged the council not only to cancel the contract but to physically remove the cameras from local intersections.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The category, defined by depth and contrast, sits at the intersection of autumn and winter, balancing subtle warmth with cool dominance.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Crossways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossways. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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