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
  • Nor are his albums or songs entered for any rock, country or Americana categories, the fields where the genre-crossing superstar would most likely compete.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Video footage released by the IDF suggested that the forces crossing the border were primarily small units of commandos travelling on foot.
    NBC News, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of crossing
Verb
  • There was no gain from discontinued operations in the quarter, compared to $13,474,000 in the previous year, following the sale of certain assets to Tisento in July 2023.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company continues to explore strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value following the discontinuation of its clinical program in notalgia paresthetica.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of following
Verb
  • Monitor Trends By Utilizing Keyword Searches Monitoring trends or sentiment through specific keywords is particularly valuable in navigating the ever-changing landscape of social media.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • For Black women, who are often navigating unique financial challenges, being intentional about year-end planning is crucial.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of navigating
Verb
  • Steven is a freelance tech journalist covering accessibility and assistive technologies, and is based in San Francisco.
    Steven Aquino, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Several of these programs also offer other support, like covering health insurance and educational costs, too.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of covering
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