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The teams traded hits and scoring chances in the scoreless first period, with Minnesota killing the game’s first penalty after Kurth sailed a shot over the Wisconsin crossbar, then was whistled for tripping just seconds later.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 2 Feb. 2025
After putting Villa ahead seven minutes earlier, in part created by John McGinn’s world-class bum, Watkins missed in disastrous fashion, slipping over and blocking his shot with his left foot — causing the ball to fly over the crossbar.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 30 Jan. 2025
Justin Tucker with a few tries from 50 and beyond…wide left, good, off the crossbar.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2025
Cale Makar hit the left post before Toews’ shot from the point later hit the crossbar, dropped straight down and bounced off Bobrovsky and in at 18:18 of the second period.
—Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 2 Feb. 2025
After putting Villa ahead seven minutes earlier, in part created by John McGinn’s world-class bum, Watkins missed in disastrous fashion, slipping over and blocking his shot with his left foot — causing the ball to fly over the crossbar.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 30 Jan. 2025
Justin Tucker with a few tries from 50 and beyond…wide left, good, off the crossbar.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2025
Cale Makar hit the left post before Toews’ shot from the point later hit the crossbar, dropped straight down and bounced off Bobrovsky and in at 18:18 of the second period.
—Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbar
Noun
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Firefighters extinguished the blaze shorty before 3 p.m.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2025
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The blaze sent a huge plume of black smoke over downtown before quick action by firefighters from across the region brought it under control.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In addition, to give the look a pinstripe effect, it was lined in fabric featuring the red, white and blue stripes that are a Thom Browne signature.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
22 Feb. 2025
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There will be no Brandon Marsh freak shows in pinstripes.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The sky blue color on the Adidas logo, the bottom of the Whitecaps logo and stripes throughout the jersey stand out.—
Brooks Peck,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Rocky, 36, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, wore a gray blazer with thin blue stripes and a trench coat over the top of his ensemble.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Plans called for a 32-seat bar, two mezzanine spaces overlooking the lower level.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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As the night wears on, locals gravitate toward the live tunes coming from grunge bar Will’s Pub.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Young will be accompanied on all the shows by the Chrome Hearts band, featuring his longtime collaborator keyboardist/organist Spooner Oldham, as well as Promise of the Real members Micah Nelson (guitar/vocals), Corey McCormick (bass) and Anthony LoGerfo (drums).—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
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The concept of reinvention and starting anew continues to inspire the band's music, Ashkinos said.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbar. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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