cut (across)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut (across)
Verb
  • That's because the North American supply chain is highly integrated, and auto parts may cross the U.S. border several times.
    Camila Domonoske, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Visitors can also enjoy the scenery from overlooks at the Interpretive Center and the Wallenda Towers, which are platforms that were used by famed tightrope walker Karl Wallenda to cross the gorge in 1970.
    Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • On 2/25, agents traversed rugged desert terrain under the cover of darkness, positioning themselves for a surprise take down at sunrise.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
  • The jumping could come in handy for tasks such as traversing gaps, going over obstacles, or even hitting lighter obstacles to move them out of its way.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Three medical experts testified in January that Geyser was no longer a threat to the public following considerable progress.
    Doha Madani, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The remaining three programs, related to groups in Venezuela, are on pause following an earlier State Department directive to implement President Donald Trump’s broader executive order to freeze all foreign aid funds for 90 days.
    Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Barbaro and co-star Timothée Chalamet, who played Bob Dylan, were both nominated for their performances at the 2025 Academy Awards, although neither walked away with an Oscar.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The album title nods to the fine line that Hull walks, keeping one foot in tradition and the other in the progressive quest.
    Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The event challenges participating teams to navigate a 4-to-6-mile course, featuring 15 unique obstacles while raising funds for worthy organizations.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The couple are still navigating a bi-coastal relationship, with Madix based in Los Angeles and Wai working as a fitness coach in New York City.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Until an hour or so prior, Messi’s presence on the traveling roster was uncertain, with the Argentine not having played in the club’s previous three matches.
    Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Waze, Google Maps, Apple’s navigation app—without them, many drivers would be lost when travelling unfamiliar routes.
    Lisya Bahar Manoah, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Cut (across).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20%28across%29. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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