Thesaurus results for CRISSCROSS

crisscross

verb

Definition of crisscross

as in to decussate

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Recent Examples of crisscross This pick has convertible straps that can adjust from traditional to crisscross. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 Nearly four miles of interconnected trails crisscross the park, including the Cross Hill Loop, which offers great views of historic Castroville and the valley below. — Gabi De La Rosa, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026 Scars crisscross his bottom, from blisters that formed in the extreme heat. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026 Soccer fans will soon crisscross continents to see their beloved national teams compete on the sport’s grandest stage, the World Cup. — R.j. Rico, Fortune, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crisscross

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Political stratagems in art were shifting in places like New York and Los Angeles, and the Pictures Generation’s ethos began to speak to young Black and brown artists, ultimately intersecting with their desire for representation.

— Hilton Als, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
There are new couples and characters that intersect with them.

— Katherine Lam, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

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Several lawmakers tried to crack down on immigration during the 2026 legislative session, but all but one bill failed to cross the finish line.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
Rival urban commuters often cross the $1,500 threshold when fitted with hydraulic brakes and advanced torque sensors so Lectric’s US$1,099 price tag is head-turning.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of cross

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The building’s three lower floors, including a ground-floor shop, caved in before dawn in the district of Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, a city that is bisected by the Bosporus Strait.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
That has severely disrupted daily life in Ukraine’s largest city, which, like much of the country, is bisected by the broad Dnipro River.

— Constant Méheut, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

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