CUTTING (ACROSS) Synonyms: 23 Similar Words

cutting (across)

verb

Definition of cutting (across)

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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Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is still incredibly limited with only 13 vessels crossing the waterway on Thursday, according to maritime intelligence firm Kpler.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Surveillance video captured the collision as Jorge Gonzalez was crossing the street.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of crossing

Verb

Not many indoor cats like leashes or traversing the great outdoors with their person.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Rescue crews in southern Colorado rushed to rescue a climber over the weekend who had fallen about 50 feet while traversing between Little Bear Peak and Blanca Peak in Alamosa County.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of traversing

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Encouraged by his son, Michael, Storch held talks over becoming a minority shareholder at Reading alongside fellow American Rob Couhig, before believing a full takeover of Cardiff City was possible following their relegation to League One.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
With King's termination, two Brinker employees have now been fired following the allegations involving Campbell.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of following

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For example, someone who is comfortable walking for 30 minutes could walk at their usual pace for several minutes, then pick it up for a minute or two before slowing down again.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Twins and Phillies players spent their pregame free time walking among fans, taking photos and sharing memories.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of walking

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The rise in deadly crashes has some drivers concerned about navigating the construction zone, particularly with lane shifts and changing traffic patterns.

— Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
At the same time, companies navigating economic uncertainty are increasingly turning to former CEOs for board seats — a pool still dominated by White men.

— Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of navigating

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And for broadcast leaders, please keep investing in reporters and tools to serve the traveling public.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
The Toyota sideswiped another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction and lost control, striking Bowling near 35th Avenue and Mangels Avenue, the Oakland police previously told PEOPLE.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of traveling

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