cut (across)

verb

Definition of cut (across)next
as in to cross
to make one's way through, across, or over cut across the field on the way to school

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut (across)
  1. cross
  2. traverse
  3. follow
  4. walk
  5. navigate
  6. travel
Verb
  • Timmerman told reporters that he was stopped by Syrian officials earlier this year after crossing into the country on foot.
    Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Timmerman said he was stopped by Syrian officials earlier this year after crossing into the country on foot.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of cross
Verb
  • The ships spent the Southern Hemisphere winter in port and began to traverse the Strait of Magellan on August 20.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The two-year adventure spanning 18 years of music provided happiness and magic as the singer traversed five continents.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of traverse
Verb
  • The novel follows Violet Sorrengail, whose commanding mother denies her entry to the safe Scribe Quadrant and forces her into Basgiath War College, where students fight to become elite dragon riders.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Hand-washing, covering your mouth during coughing, and following other basic hygiene measures can all help prevent the spread of whooping cough.
    Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of follow
Verb
  • From there, the star walked down a grand staircase as a spectacle of back-up dancers and swinging napkins from the audience took the performance to new heights.
    James Dinh, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Here is a look at what happened as Masvidal walked away from his interview with Laura Sanko to confront Edwards.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of walk
Verb
  • His wife Andrea with his 8 month old daughter is navigating an incredibly difficult situation.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • As the regulatory landscape shifts in 2025, leveraging resources like the official E-Verify website and seeking expert counsel will ensure businesses can navigate these complexities with confidence.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of navigate
Verb
  • Initially a two-vehicle crash occurred, then one of the drivers got out of his vehicle to talk with the other driver when he was struck by vehicle traveling at highway speeds, authorities said.
    Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Second, food now travels very far before reaching consumers: The average distance a typical food item travels is 1,500 to 2,500 miles before being bought.
    Vaclav Smil, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of travel
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