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across

[uh-kraws, uh-kros] / əˈkrɔs, əˈkrɒs /
PREPOSITION
from one side to the other of
Synonyms
WEAK
astride athwart beyond over
ADVERB
from one side to another; transversely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crossways crosswise transversely
STRONG
athwart
ADJECTIVE
crosswise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crosswise from side to side transverse
STRONG
cross

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The effect of lighter shoes across longer distances can be profound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

In recent years, the concept of the Anthropocene has gained even broader attention across science and policy discussions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

And there’s its versatility, spanning recipes across seasons and cuisines.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

The weather since the start of meteorological spring on 1 March has seen a marked north/south split across the UK.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

We’d hung a white curtain across it providing a kind of screen while letting in light.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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