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as in intersection
a place where roads meet
turn left at the next crossing and then stay on that road for two miles
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as in betraying
to be unfaithful or disloyal to
people who cross the local mob boss usually are found floating in the river
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as in intersecting
to divide by passing through or across
there's a light where that street crosses Main Street
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as in traversing
to make one's way through, across, or over
you may have to cross some woods on the way
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as in striking
to enter the mind of
the idea did cross me that he might be pulling my leg
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Recent Examples of crossing
Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
This is not the only recent livestock smuggling attempt thwarted at a U.S.-Mexico border crossing in California.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Around this time last year, a woman was seriously injured after crossing the road near the Ted Drewes store when she was hit by a car.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Clyne says his experience at the primary crossing for fans driving to Puerto Peñasco — in Lukeville, Arizona — so far this year has been similar to previous years and does not expect major delays or incidents for traveling fans.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
This is not the only recent livestock smuggling attempt thwarted at a U.S.-Mexico border crossing in California.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Verb
There was all of this sort of crossing between sort of punk rock and alternative music.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Around this time last year, a woman was seriously injured after crossing the road near the Ted Drewes store when she was hit by a car.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossing
Noun
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Meanwhile, the Chinese aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning has arrived in waters near Japan's southwestern islands after a southward voyage from its home port on China's Yellow Sea coast over the weekend.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Perhaps the most dramatic part of the film is the one that’s the most painfully stretched out, depicting Magellan’s long, relentless voyage (1519-1521) from Spain to the Spice Islands, which saw many crew members die along the way.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The incident occurred just before 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at the intersection of 13th Street and Pearl Street.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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Turning to Tim: Tim brings vast experience leading high-impact commercial organizations at the intersection of media, technology, and consumer behavior.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Michael Fassbender stars as George, a chilly veteran British operative who’s given a list of five possible agents who might be betraying the organization.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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When Kathryn is suspected of betraying the nation, George must decide what is more important — his wife or his country.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The infamous railroad viaduct has been the site of several crashes in the years that followed, including drivers striking the cement support beams.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Chiefs’ results against the Steelers were striking.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The cruise industry has recovered since the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Find ways to pair study and adventure while Mercury cruises through Gemini.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Photo : Anthony Barcelo A primary bedroom on the upper level has a corner fireplace.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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Printed by the thousands to hand out on street corners, the advertisements were meant to be ephemeral, tossed out when the party was over, but more than 1,000 of them have been preserved by the Cornell Hip Hop Archive, with nearly 500 shared via JSTOR by the Cornell University Library.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Nonetheless, the company has been navigating a challenging rooftop solar market since interest rates increased in 2022.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The guide was issued in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine and lists instructions on what to include in an evacuation backpack, as well as tips for navigating crisis situations.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Serving as celebratory checkpoints, physical pit stops, resupply junctions, med centers, and social refreshers, some mountain communities have gained a reputation as legendary, near-mythic stopovers.—
Eric J. Wallace,
Outside Online,
31 May 2025
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On one end is a junction that allows it to be plugged into the beam of particles produced by the existing facility.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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“Crossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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