decussate

verb

Definition of decussatenext
as in to crisscross

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decussate
  1. crisscross
  2. intersect
  3. cross
Verb
  • Scars crisscross his bottom, from blisters that formed in the extreme heat.
    — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Hiking trails crisscross the grounds, tucked between the Hudson River and Mount Beacon.
    — Veronica M. Stoddart, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
Definition of crisscross
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  • Through the years, marketing has intersected with music and music videos.
    — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • That innovation is also intersecting with the growth of artificial intelligence capabilities, according to Hendrik Venter, CEO of DHL Supply Chain.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 25 July 2026
Definition of intersect
Verb
  • Incidentally, said bridge was built in 1849 by the same architect who designed Hammersmith Bridge, and rebuilt after being blown up by the Germans in 1945, in order to stop Russian troops from crossing the Danube.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Sanchez said that the ruling had been intentionally misconstrued by migrant smugglers to convince thousands of people to cross by swimming around the border fence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cross
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“Decussate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decussate. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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