decussated

past tense of decussate
as in crisscrossed

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  • These discoveries underscore the enduring historical, geological, and cultural legacy of the cave as a sacred human site where religious practices intersected with domesticity across time.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
  • The space will document the stories of aviators, veterans and civilians whose lives intersected with the base from World War II through the Vietnam War.
    Victoria Le, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
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  • By the time of the centennial celebration in 1926 (a year late), tens of thousands of miles of railroad track crossed the country.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 26 Oct. 2025
  • But in stoppage time, Miami was gifted a third goal when Jordi Alba crossed from the left and keeper Willis, colliding with defender Walker Zimmerman, spilled the ball right to Messi, who had the simplest of tap-ins.
    The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Decussated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decussated. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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