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
On a finite graph, crossing the critical probability means the network will become dominated by one large sea of fluid. — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 The family came from Mexico in 2021, crossing the border through the desert. — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
But Sasha [Rivero, from the touring company] leads us through these warm-up exercises before shows — kind of a cross between strength training and yoga. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 When Grealish dribbles past right-back Mats Wieffer, Everton’s centre-forward moves inside, grabbing De Cuyper’s attention, which is enough for Ndiaye to attack the back post and score from his team-mate’s cross. — Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 26 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
  • Rumors abounded that Portman, who has met Cusk and recommended one of her books for her book club, felt betrayed.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The viral moment became a topic of conversation for weeks after the show wrapped, with Rausch also gifting her a Birkin Bag as an apology for betraying her on the show.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of betray
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  • The style features dazzling dainty straps intersecting across the toes and an ankle strap adorned with lemon and leaf ornaments.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Jackson County Counselor Bryan Covinsky said that a hearing was not required since the transit tax would not intersect with local or state statutes.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of intersect
Verb
  • And while Jonas is no stranger to traversing the nation, often on a tour bus, he may not have been accustomed to the way it was done on the commercial’s set.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The ride reaches speeds of 72 mph, the fastest coaster in Universal’s global portfolio, while traversing 4,100 feet of track, two towering inverted loops and a pretzel loop.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of traverse
Verb
  • Minnesota prosecutors allege Castro fired through the front door of a Minneapolis home, striking Sosa-Celis while six people, including two children, were inside.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The chip company closed a similar deal last month, striking a $6 billion structured agreement with Poolside, an open-weight model builder.
    — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of strike
Noun
  • The Plaskett fire was 8,241 acres as of Sunday morning — up from about 6,000 acres Saturday morning — and only 1% contained.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This includes campfires, warming fires and charcoal barbecues, the park said, directing visitors to its Fire Information webpage.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of fire
Noun
  • The company conducted the flights using its Chaparral hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in Louisiana.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • While no official performance specs have been shared yet, reports have speculated that this super-SUV variant of the RX could have a 600-horsepower hybrid powertrain.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of hybrid
Adjective
  • Yum reported mixed second-quarter results and said the cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell hit the chain's sales in July, but that trends began to improve.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Open Concepts With more mixed reactions than the other trends, open concepts fill out the top five most controversial design trends.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • The product immediately calmed down my irritable, rosacea-prone skin while delivering intense hydration that lasted all day.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2026
  • How skipping breakfast affects kids at school Nemours KidsHealth reports that kids who miss the morning meal often feel tired, restless or irritable by midmorning.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of irritable

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“Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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