cutting (across)

verb

Definition of cutting (across)next
present participle of cut (across)
as in crossing
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 cutting (across)
  1. crossing
  2. following
  3. navigating
  4. covering
Verb
  • 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
  • There was all of this sort of crossing between sort of punk rock and alternative music.
    Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of crossing
Verb
  • One person died and three others were hospitalized following a fire at a residential complex in Bridgeport on Monday.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Miller took over as the sole host of the show following Mongeau’s allegations, which were revealed on her own podcast Cancelled.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of following
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of navigating
Verb
  • This is the first of a four-part series covering their perspectives, starting with the top AI home trend predictions for 2025.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Michael Russo is a senior writer covering the Minnesota Wild and the National Hockey League for The Athletic.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of covering
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