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as in betrayed
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 intersected
to divide by passing through or across
there's a light where that street crosses Main Street
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as in traversed
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 struck
to enter the mind of
the idea did cross me that he might be pulling my leg
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Recent Examples of crossed
Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Since fighting broke out in April 2023, more than one million Sudanese refugees have crossed into Egypt, fleeing the war and dire humanitarian crisis.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Over the course of her career, Brown has crossed categories, as well as generations.
—Jenny B. Fine, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
When Earth was frozen over during the Pleistocene epoch, early humans crossed the Bering Strait from the Asian continent to North America.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
After many dangerous lines are crossed, Nick continuously tries to get rid of her, only for Alice to find ways to return.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
No one stayed later, went to more thrift stores, garage sales, crossed state lines to go to more swap meets looking for the perfect piece of clothing that would help an actor totally unlock their character.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
The only other tour that crossed the $1 billion mark is Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour, a feat achieved after two and a half years of shows according to Billboard.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Eventually our planets crossed into each other’s orbit again — two years later.
—Lauren Colella, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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This is where their paths crossed, setting the stage for a business transaction that wasn’t just about the numbers, but about aligned vision, values, and a win win for all.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Since fighting broke out in April 2023, more than one million Sudanese refugees have crossed into Egypt, fleeing the war and dire humanitarian crisis.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Over the course of her career, Brown has crossed categories, as well as generations.
—Jenny B. Fine, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
When Earth was frozen over during the Pleistocene epoch, early humans crossed the Bering Strait from the Asian continent to North America.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
After many dangerous lines are crossed, Nick continuously tries to get rid of her, only for Alice to find ways to return.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
No one stayed later, went to more thrift stores, garage sales, crossed state lines to go to more swap meets looking for the perfect piece of clothing that would help an actor totally unlock their character.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
The only other tour that crossed the $1 billion mark is Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour, a feat achieved after two and a half years of shows according to Billboard.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Eventually our planets crossed into each other’s orbit again — two years later.
—Lauren Colella, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossed
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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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Swift, who was very public in her dislike of Braun, felt betrayed.Holly Corbett, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Gladwell and Barris use the platform to share their own paths and when and where those paths intersected.Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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The meticulous photo-matching examination included details like specific stains and the places where pinstripes intersected with letters on the jersey.Thomas H. Ruggie, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Which struck me as odd because why take a principled stand to publish something that wasn’t even memorable enough to stick in my brain?Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The unhinged duo struck Valez with their fists and a cane before the male attacker brought Luna into the room, accused him of stealing a moped battery and beat him to death, Kenny said.Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 2024-25 Oscars shortlist will be revealed December 17, followed by the nominations on January 17.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the decades that followed, Kreskin performed his act for presidents, royalty and on hundreds and hundreds of television appearances.Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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From founding the controversial alcoholic beverage Four Loko to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the better-for-you space, Chris Hunter has navigated an unconventional path to success.Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This is, in part, due to the variety of astrological energies that need to be navigated at this time.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The new pricing for these doses will be 50% cheaper than the other GLP-1 drugs in the market, although the reduced pricing won’t apply to the doses covered by insurance.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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He was also known for possessing a cannon of a right arm, which accounted for 123 assists from the corner outfield (and for two scoreless appearances, a decade apart, that covered 5 2/3 innings on the mound).Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Crossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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