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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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2
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
Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Head coach Amir Ghalenoei told Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency that management staff, media personnel and an executive director had still not been granted permission to cross at all.
—Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
Running standout Caden Leonard was a force, winning his third consecutive cross country state championship.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
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Verb
Spurs guard Dylan Harper even forced Jose Alvarado into an eight-second violation as the Brooklyn native failed to cross the timeline at the 10-minute mark of the second.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Head coach Amir Ghalenoei told Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency that management staff, media personnel and an executive director had still not been granted permission to cross at all.
—Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Noun
Sneakerinas are the playful cross between sneakers and ballet flats, and their athletic vibe meshes perfectly with the slightly sporty feel of capri leggings.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
Running standout Caden Leonard was a force, winning his third consecutive cross country state championship.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross
Verb
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The anxiety that expanding representation will displace Lincoln or Washington betrays a curious fragility.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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From Morgan’s perspective, she feels betrayed by the fact that Nicky left her in the house as a kid to go to seminary school.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Bars, neighborhoods, and community spaces became more than places to socialize, but also places where activism, organizing, and support often intersected.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Each film will center on a different member of the Beatles’ point of view, intersecting to capture the band’s improbable journey from Liverpool to the center of global culture, culminating in their 1970 breakup.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Volunteers and paid canvassers have traversed neighborhoods on foot to talk to local businesses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Asbury himself would traverse some two hundred and fifty thousand miles and preach more than sixteen thousand sermons in the course of forty-five years.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The argument escalated into gunfire, which struck the man, Becchina said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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At the same time, that quote and Ruth’s attitude also implies that nothing can be done to extinguish the fire in the perpetually burning building.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The participants will follow a two-month hybrid program, both online and on-site during the Locarno Film Festival, mentored by producer Fibby Kioria from Kenya and curator, producer, arts manager and consultant Mitchell Harper from South Africa.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Of course, the 3,520-pound (dry weight) hybrid has muscle, rocket-like acceleration, and benchmark agility the class demands.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart – or their ambition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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For many Haitian fans, there were mixed emotions in a country that has long had a soft spot for Brazil’s soccer team.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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They can be withdrawn or irritable.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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While Hockney worked, Auden, as the artist recalled, played the part of the impatient, irritable grump.—
Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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“Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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