decussated

Definition of decussatednext
past tense of decussate
as in crisscrossed

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  • In Pakistan’s Faisalabad, environmental degradation intersected with labor precarity.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
  • DiCaprio and Wahlberg’s careers have actually intersected in curious spots over the years despite the two occupying different territory in Hollywood.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
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  • The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index was down more than 6% on the month and crossed into correction territory from its January peak.
    Benzinga, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Faith in Action noted that the effort was aided by the four Republicans who crossed party lines.
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“Decussated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decussated. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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