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crossing

[kraw-sing, kros-ing] / ˈkrɔ sɪŋ, ˈkrɒs ɪŋ /
NOUN
pathway to traverse larger path
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bridge crossroad intersection junction overpass passage
STRONG
cloverleaf crosswalk crossway decussation exchange grating gridiron interchange loop network screen traversal traverse underpass
WEAK
grade crossing

Example Sentences

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Rather than risk crossing a murky boundary, many educators avoided discussing religion altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Iran told mediators that it would limit the number of ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz to around a dozen a day and charge tolls under the two-week cease-fire struck by President Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Only three ships risked crossing the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, highlighting the extreme caution about using the key waterway even though both the US and Iran have said the strategic chokepoint would reopen.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

By the time it reaches the Pacific Crest Trail crossing 12 miles east of Julian, travelers have already descended nearly 2,000 feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

There were mice of the Vanderbilt family on this crossing, and even they glanced our way.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck