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as in to betray
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 to intersect
to divide by passing through or across
there's a light where that street crosses Main Street
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as in to traverse
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 to strike
to enter the mind of
the idea did cross me that he might be pulling my leg
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as in fire
a test of faith, patience, or strength
dyslexia is just my cross to bear, and I accepted it long ago
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as in hybrid
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
the mare is an Arabian-Thoroughbred cross
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as in mixed
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
raises both purebred and cross lambs
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as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
she was cross all day because of a nagging headache
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Recent Examples of cross
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Mellencamp recalled crossing a similar boundary with Bob Dylan.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
While the Princess of Wales paired the cross with a velvet purple floor-length dress by Catherine Walker, Kardashian opted to marry the 5.25-carat necklace with pearl chokers and an ivory shawl cape.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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State Senator-elect David Gregory, who put forward the bounty-hunter-style system, wants to allow bail bond agents to be certified to go after those who cross the border illegally.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Mellencamp recalled crossing a similar boundary with Bob Dylan.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
But Hutchinson spun Evans and Ipswich eventually got a cross into the box.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
While the Princess of Wales paired the cross with a velvet purple floor-length dress by Catherine Walker, Kardashian opted to marry the 5.25-carat necklace with pearl chokers and an ivory shawl cape.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross
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This season gave her rich moments as both betrayed and betrayer.Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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History will remember the January 6 Committee as defenders of democracy—and you, as a man who betrayed it.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Ted soon finds his loyalties tested when his capable team's personal lives threaten to intersect with their professional ones.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The struggle for river crossings in the Russia-Ukraine War highlights the challenges of modern conflict, where traditional tactics intersect with advanced technologies.Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The ships spent the Southern Hemisphere winter in port and began to traverse the Strait of Magellan on August 20.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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The two-year adventure spanning 18 years of music provided happiness and magic as the singer traversed five continents.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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According to police, Tate was seen striking a police officer and charging more law enforcement officials near the U.S. Capitol.Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this month, a driver died in a one-car crash in New Rochelle when their vehicle went off the road and struck a utility box.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Arizona Republic Cool weather and the holiday season may seem like the perfect excuse to cozy up by the fire, but too many blazing yule logs can dirty the air and put some of your neighbors at risk.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement As of Sunday night, the fire was 49% contained, officials said.Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this year, Bentley stopped making the W12 that has carried its super-luxury vehicles since 2003, making way for the launch of its V8 hybrid in the new Continental GT.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Sportage Hybrid, also available in several trims and is only a little bit more expensive while the plug-in hybrid jumps to about $40,000.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rents have been a particular focus for policymakers, and the news there also has been mixed.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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The performance of BlackRock stock over the last few years has been mixed.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Even if a more irritable side of her personality has emerged, there’s no excuse for cruelty.R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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In worst-case scenarios, pain can cause a dog to be more irritable and aggressive, like if a human had a severe headache and couldn't tolerate social interaction, Enomoto said.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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