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cross

[kraws, kros] / krɔs, krɒs /


ADJECTIVE
lying across each other
Synonyms






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But Angel City went ahead to stay eight minutes into the second half when Shores headed in a long cross from Jonsdottir for her fourth goal of the season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

Together, these technologies offer a way to temporarily cross the brain's protective barrier, which normally prevents many treatments from reaching brain tumors and other neurological conditions.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

With Liverpool trailing 1-0 after Kai Havertz's opener, Alexander Isak's shirt was pulled by Jurrien Timber in the first half as he went for a header from Bradley Barcola's cross.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Since the war began, Iran has claimed control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy conduit, and repeatedly targeted vessels attempting to cross without its authorisation.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

He could cross the bridge and walk to Beaverville, the closest town.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

He only crosses the border into Argentina at 0150 GMT on Wednesday, the neighboring country's immigration authorities announce -- over 12 hours after the first reports emerge that he has left.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

In addition to the half marathon, the event includes a 12K that begins in San Diego and crosses into Mexico, and a 10K in Tijuana.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

James Justin: Swung over a couple of early crosses to test the visitors' defence but caught on his heels by Mbeumo for Man Utd goal.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Cordoba described one common route: A fishing boat heads north close to the Colombian coast and crosses into Panama.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

His arm crosses in front of me protectively.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

He enjoys playing on the front foot and much like Alexander-Arnold, he is an excellent crosser of the ball, adept at delivering into dangerous zones inside the opposition's six-yard box.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2025

Today Kim Kardashian is a fashion mogul, prison reform advocate and crosser of picket lines.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2023

As a neighbor and frequent crosser of their campus, I deeply appreciate the peaceful beauty that you provide.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023

He was an adept crosser of high-traffic freeways — until he wasn’t.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2023

She pointed to a section of the fence, and I began leading the horses to it, while Ruth seemed to get crosser and crosser with me, saying I was doing everything wrong.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

“You’re the crossest person in it!” returned Amy, washing out the sum that was all wrong with the tears that had fallen on her slate.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

At least there was Ellen to comfort her; gruff, matter-of-fact old Ellen, always at her crossest when most deeply moved.

From Why Joan? by Eleanor Mercein Kelly

I cannot take you with me, because my aunt is the crossest woman alive, and never liked young people.

From Granny's Wonderful Chair by Arthur A. Dixon

I think Burney's the crossest woman in the world.

From Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag VI An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving, Etc. by Louisa May Alcott

Even the crossest ones, who were lying on their backs flopped over and were off.

From Among the Pond People by Clara Dillingham Pierson

As the plane crossed to Florida’s east coast, a thunderstorm in its path was growing in intensity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

For Antonelli, the relief came pouring out before he even crossed the finish line in Mexico.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

She crossed rivers and mountains to get to safety.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Jackson crossed his legs, sat down on the floor and played a song called “My Opening Farewell.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

We crossed the lobby and entered the darkened theater.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Nearby, a young woman pushed a pram towards a crossing, carrying what appeared to be a doll.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Esther San Emeterio, who is waiting for news of her brother Pepe, said the "anxiety" her family was experiencing was "crossing a line".

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

The hobbit calendar is not altogether separate from ours—we revolve around the same sun—but recorded time begins in Year One, when the hobbits arrived in the Shire by crossing the Brandywine River.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

At Grill ’Em All, Chernus is going to continue preparing with tarps, sandbags and berms, and crossing his fingers for November and December.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

This was going to be ten kinds of terrible, I thought, crossing my arms over my chest.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin


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