cutting (across)

verb

Definition of cutting (across)next
present participle of cut (across)
as in crossing
to make one's way through, across, or over cut across the field on the way to school

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting (across)
  1. crossing
  2. traversing
  3. following
  4. walking
  5. navigating
  6. traveling
Verb
  • In the days since, passage in the Strait has slowed considerably, with only 25 ships crossing on Wednesday, according to Kpler data.
    — Elise Spenner, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • Some trucks crossing the border have had to wait anything from a few hours to several days in the wake of the war, the people said, adding that those delays have worsened in the past month.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of crossing
Verb
  • The property’s expert concierge is always a WhatsApp message away and can arrange a menu of experiences at the villas or nearby resort for you—or leave your schedule empty for hours spent by the pool and traversing nearby cliffs and beaches.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • Individuals have been traversing the globe on their own as far back as travel records have been recorded.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of traversing
Verb
  • Two men are in custody in Oak Grove following a standoff at an area residence, where one man was found on the roof.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set to host semifinal games following the 2028 and 2031 regular seasons, and quarterfinal games following the 2029 and 2030 regular seasons.
    — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of following
Verb
  • Police officers were seen walking along the barricades to keep pedestrians away.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • Here is what veterinarians say about spotting heatstroke, walking dogs safely on hot pavement and cooling your pet at home.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Definition of walking
Verb
  • But navigating the mattress market can be as intimidating as learning a new language.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
  • Upon navigating to Pornhub, we were greeted by the blockade message.
    — Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
Definition of navigating
Verb
  • When not working, Carson enjoys playing chess, traveling, and cheering on the men's and women's basketball teams at his alma mater, the University of Connecticut.
    — The Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2026
  • Every year, a group of 50 boys must complete the titular Long Walk, traveling at 3mph or faster until only one remains.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of traveling
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