1
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of across
Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
These were Arabic names for torture techniques repeated to me by Syrians who had been jailed during the regime crackdown on the anti-government uprising that erupted across the country in 2011.
—Ivan Watson, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
More than 2 miles across and nearly 2,000 feet deep, the mining operation in a social media photo has replaced any flora that might have once inhabited the now barren landscape.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for across 
Preposition
Anderson, the Soho House director, wore a pink polo with a pink sweater draped across his shoulders and tan trousers.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
These were Arabic names for torture techniques repeated to me by Syrians who had been jailed during the regime crackdown on the anti-government uprising that erupted across the country in 2011.
—Ivan Watson, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Loading your audio article OAKLAND — The recall targeting Alameda County’s top prosecutor resulted in success Tuesday night, potentially striking a blow to progressivism in the criminal justice system across in one of California’s bluest enclaves.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
More than 2 miles across and nearly 2,000 feet deep, the mining operation in a social media photo has replaced any flora that might have once inhabited the now barren landscape.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for across
Recent Examples of Synonyms for across
Preposition
-
They have been spotted flying over important infrastructure, like reservoirs, power lines and railroads, in people’s backyards and above highways.Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
-
Switch to Visible by Verizon Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Preposition
-
Publishing Managers are single points of contact throughout the journey, providing a degree of accountability, consistency, and empathy that helped Scribe Media’s services stand out in a cold, calculated, and controlling industry.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
-
Recalled products were produced between January and November 2024 and distributed throughout Canada, the United States and other international markets.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
Adverb
-
The nautilus video commentary is worth listening to all the way through.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
-
But clearly some basic logical errors can still slip through.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Preposition
-
The upcoming move looms in the background for much of an episode that is otherwise framed around a wedding celebration of Bandit's brother Radley to Frisky.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
-
Most are at or around the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) or the Venetian Expo, formerly the Sands Expo, and connected to the Venetian Hotel.Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near across
Cite this Entry
“Across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share