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crossing

[kraw-sing, kros-ing] / ˈkrɔ sɪŋ, ˈkrɒs ɪŋ /
NOUN
pathway to traverse larger path
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bridge crossroad intersection junction overpass passage
STRONG
cloverleaf crosswalk crossway decussation exchange grating gridiron interchange loop network screen traversal traverse underpass
WEAK
grade crossing

Example Sentences

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Iran told mediators on Wednesday it would limit the number of ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz to around a dozen a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Iran told mediators that it would limit the number of ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz to around a dozen a day and charge tolls under the two-week cease-fire struck by President Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Israeli military body Cogat says approximately 1,150 people have left Gaza via the crossing over the past two months and that the same number have entered Gaza.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

By the time it reaches the Pacific Crest Trail crossing 12 miles east of Julian, travelers have already descended nearly 2,000 feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The geography of the place they landed made it impossible for them to escape except by crossing the Potomac.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson