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Recent Examples of crossbeam
Naval cadets dressed in white uniforms could be seen dangling from the ship's crossbeams.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 May 2025
The kindergarten playground, weathered from decades of brutal winters, had turned hazardous; at times, sharp screws protruded from some of the equipment, and kids routinely got splinters from the wooden crossbeams.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2024
The subcommittee's review also noted that the crossbeam and noose weren't added to the wood base until the 1 p.m. hour — the same hour when the riotous mob began attacking police officers and advancing toward and beyond the police line.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2024
The roof’s rear structural crossbeam has been pushed further back on the body, improving the 4’s stiffness and overall safety while allowing for the lower roofline.
—Daniel Golson, The Verge, 14 Nov. 2023
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 May 2025
The kindergarten playground, weathered from decades of brutal winters, had turned hazardous; at times, sharp screws protruded from some of the equipment, and kids routinely got splinters from the wooden crossbeams.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2024
The subcommittee's review also noted that the crossbeam and noose weren't added to the wood base until the 1 p.m. hour — the same hour when the riotous mob began attacking police officers and advancing toward and beyond the police line.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2024
The roof’s rear structural crossbeam has been pushed further back on the body, improving the 4’s stiffness and overall safety while allowing for the lower roofline.
—Daniel Golson, The Verge, 14 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbeam
Noun
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Inside was an open-plan kitchen, new bathrooms, exposed beams, a laundry room, floor-to-ceiling windows and a second-floor, street-facing balcony.—
Thomas Fuller,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Palm trees act as a privacy buffer at the front of the double-gated home, while four rows of vertical wooden beams, presented to dramatic effect by golden uplighting, make a bold first impression from the driveway.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
Noun
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After the girders were installed, crews began installing additional reinforcing steel plats and cross frames, along with scaffolding and forms that will be used to reconstruct the bridge deck.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Jan. 2025
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Once the girders have been installed, workers will pour concrete for the new I-471 decks after that, the department previously told The Enquirer.—
Aaron Valdez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Earlier this year, passengers on board IndiGo Flight 6E-2142 experienced another terrifying mid-air weather attack.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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This comes as Europe’s second-largest airline brings more aircraft on board, with a higher number of seats, and longer flights.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Joao Pedro made his run in the inside-left, entered the penalty, checked back onto his right foot and unleashed a fearsome shot that crashed in off the underside of the crossbar.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The United States got on the board immediately, as midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, the son of former head coach Gregg Berhalter, placed a free kick in the perfect position for Chris Richards to head the ball off the crossbar and over the goal line to make it 1-0.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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“Crossbeam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbeam. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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