decussated

Definition of decussatednext
past tense of decussate
as in crisscrossed

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  • At the same time, the rise of digital competition has intersected with broader social trends.
    Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The realms of philosophy and religion have sometimes intersected in conducting such inquiries as these.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • That’s probably why class-crossed lovers make such fertile ground for fiction—look at Heathcliff and Cathy, or poor Scudder and Maurice.
    Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The ships crossed the strait from east to west to the Gulf before making their way back to the Arabian sea, according to the report.
    Angela Cullen, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Decussated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decussated. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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