decussating

Definition of decussatingnext
present participle of decussate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decussating
Verb
  • But faculty say the fields are broad, intersecting with health, disability studies, literature, education, information studies and public policy.
    Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Adapting and expanding upon a lean Don Winslow novella, Layton adds many sometimes unnecessarily complex ingredients to the pot, with characters intersecting and allegiances and motivations often contradicting one another.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In labor circles, crossing a picket line, even that of another labor organization, represents a choice not to honor the position of striking workers and to potentially compromise their cause.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
  • What followed was like a ping-pong ball crossing back and forth over the net, representing lawsuits and countersuits between deed holders and non-holders.
    Dave Lieber Feb. 25, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Decussating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decussating. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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