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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
William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
February yielded the lowest number of southern border crossings in America’s records.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 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
Given the huge needs in Gaza, keeping the crossings closed will have devastating consequences.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
February yielded the lowest number of southern border crossings in America’s records.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 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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Tuesday's splashdown will cap a lengthy space odyssey for Williams and Wilmore, whose troubled voyage became mired in politics and raised questions about Boeing's ability to carry out missions for NASA.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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In navigating the rolling waves of economic cycles, a suitable set of rules will help steady your voyage.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At the intersection of both, both the patient and the health care system are benefiting from it.—
Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gul,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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The collision occurred around 6:38 p.m. near the intersection of Alhambra Avenue and Elderwood Drive and Glenview Drive, according to a Saturday news release by the Martinez Police Department.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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America’s shoppers are not betraying signs of an economic slowdown.—
Melvin Backman,
Quartz,
18 Dec. 2024
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Who is the person that loves their husband, and yet is betraying them all the time?—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
15 Dec. 2024
Verb
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There were other chances, goals ruled out, Murphy striking the crossbar, and then Joelinton gilded the scoreline after intercepting a pass out from Amadou Onana that straddled negligence and criminality.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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In a wide-ranging interview with NPR, Governor Maher Marwan, 42, said that Syria's new government did not want to seek conflict with Israel, which has been striking strategic military installations in Syria since the regime of former President Bashar al-Assad fell earlier this month.—
Hadeel Al-Shalchi,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Yet, the spirit of the ocean liner lives on in the modern cruise industry, which owes its origins to these magnificent vessels.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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In November 2025, Norwegian Gem will arrive in Jacksonville, Florida, marking the first time the cruise line will homeport in the city.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Elam was looked at to be a lockdown corner and showed flashes of that during his rookie season with the Bills.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Pro Football Focus gave Hobbs an overall grade of 61.4 last season, which ranked 110th out of 223 corners.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The company's experience serves as a valuable case study in navigating the complex intersection of technology, ethics, and business in the AI era.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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As the year comes to a close, many of us feel the push to sprint toward the finish line—wrapping up projects, meeting deadlines, and navigating the whirlwind of holiday obligations.—
Maha Abouelenein,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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However, the solid and steady labor market appears to be approaching another junction, as well as some obstacles in the road.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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The busiest entrance to Birch Road is from the north via Isherwood Road, just past top-flight rugby union side Sale Sharks’ training ground and the junction of Carrington Lane and Flixton Road, where the former becomes Manchester Road.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Crossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossing. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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