cross 1 of 3

verb

Definition of crossnext
1
as in to betray
to be unfaithful or disloyal to people who cross the local mob boss usually are found floating in the river

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2
as in to intersect
to divide by passing through or across there's a light where that street crosses Main Street

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3
as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over you may have to cross some woods on the way

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as in to strike
to enter the mind of the idea did cross me that he might be pulling my leg

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cross

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noun

ˈkrȯs How to pronounce cross (audio)
1
as in fire
a test of faith, patience, or strength dyslexia is just my cross to bear, and I accepted it long ago

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as in hybrid
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera the mare is an Arabian-Thoroughbred cross

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cross

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adjective

1
as in mixed
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera raises both purebred and cross lambs

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2
as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed she was cross all day because of a nagging headache

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Recent Examples of cross
Verb
Will four of those dots always form the corners of a four-sided shape with no dents or crossed sides? — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026 In the end, because Seigler crossed home plate before Sogard was called out at first, and Toronto never appealed the runner leaving third base early, the run was awarded to the Red Sox. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
It was backed by Washington, reportedly executed using the euro-yen cross rather than directly in dollar-yen, and accompanied by explicit political support. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 It’s also recommended to avoid consuming raw oysters and other raw shellfish, and to avoid cross-contamination of other foods with raw seafood or its juices. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cross
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross
  1. betray
  2. intersect
  3. traverse
  4. strike
  5. fire
  6. hybrid
  7. mixed
  8. irritable
Verb
  • According to Maria Palladini, former special agent for the Fish and Wildlife Service, Molt had a habit of taking couriers and dealers under his wing only to betray them.
    — Rory Doherty, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Wojnarowicz’s words are immediate and unpolished and affecting, even when he feels betrayed by their limitations.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of betray
Verb
  • Their experiences became defining examples of how sports, politics, public health, and individual liberty intersected during one of the most polarizing periods in modern sports history.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For Orlando families, workers and businesses, the practical response begins with accurate records, a clear plan and a realistic understanding of how immigration agencies and court proceedings can intersect.
    — Ascend Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of intersect
Verb
  • Both Craig and Flanagan spent the weekend traversing the Twin Cities metro area.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The discovery will shed new light into just who was traversing these waters during that era, the culture ministry says.
    — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of traverse
Verb
  • The biggest threat to Ukraine’s cities can strike with little or no warning.
    — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The two countries struck a memorandum of understanding in June aimed at halting the conflict, restoring shipping traffic, launching negotiations over Iran's nuclear program and eventually loosening sanctions on Iran.
    — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of strike
Noun
  • Police and fire services already represent the largest category of city spending in California.
    — Mariana Trujillo, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The fires have since been extinguished, according to officials.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of fire
Noun
  • Despite high-earning, entry-level positions, new research suggests that on-site entry-level jobs may offer substantially lower salaries than comparable hybrid or remote roles.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And to complete your sleepscape, pair these pillows with a soft memory foam or hybrid mattress, and prepare for sweet dreams.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of hybrid
Adjective
  • Cardinal Health – The drug and medical equipment distributor moved nearly 2% higher following its mixed fiscal fourth-quarter results .
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, the work provides evidence for a mechanism that could eventually help engineers make CO₂ electrolyzers more selective, potentially reducing the costs associated with unwanted hydrogen and mixed products.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • Bill Murray plays Phil Connors, an irritable, cynical weatherman sent to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to report a story about the town’s quaint groundhog ceremony.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Whether a balanced market can be achieved with competing cartels will be an interesting experiment in a sometimes-irritable trade relationship.
    — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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“Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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