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Definitions

cross over

VERB
bridge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
span traverse unite
STRONG
attach bind branch couple cross join link reach subtend
WEAK
arch over go over
Antonyms
STRONG
disconnect disjoin divide leave separate unfasten
WEAK
detach disunite unlink

Example Sentences

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His drive was known to cross over into workplace viciousness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Why do you think some U.K. acts cross over and some don’t?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Mendes hit a cross over the Leverkusen defence for Pacho to head in at the far post.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

Former winners Pulp are a close second for their unexpected comeback album, More; while Irish band Fontaines DC are also in the running for Romance, which saw the alternative act cross over to the mainstream.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

In agony, I made the sign of the cross over my heart, and made a prayer for Bear’s safety.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi