as in to cross
to make one's way through, across, or over
cut across the field on the way to school
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut (across)
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Add to that a greater reluctance by those in the public and private sectors to cross Trump, wary of putting themselves and their organizations in the crosshairs of his administration.—
Mark K. Updegrove,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025 -
There's a callback to that scene late in the film when the knights must answer three questions to cross the Bridge of Death or else be chucked into the Gorge of Eternal Peril.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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Equipped with state-of-the-art mobile storytelling studios, the Video Voyagers tour buses will traverse the U.S., gathering firsthand accounts from local leaders, small business owners, and everyday citizens who define their communities.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Lacking an apparent story or discernible narrative, your eye/mind/attention/consciousness (yes, all of these things, all at once) were left to track the taut zebra strings traversing the prop-laden set.—
Andrew Lampert,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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In 2006, Steve Irwin died following an injury from a stingray incurred during the filming of an underwater documentary.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The film follows a group of travel vloggers who find themselves in a remote village haunted by ancient rituals and a terrifying legend.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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Bell is seen in the footage walking through the classroom as well, court documents show.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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When the fight ended, Taylor walked away with the decision win and as the undisputed light welterweight champ.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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This month will ask you to stay true to your vision while navigating outside obstacles with grace.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Ultimately, Powertec is no stranger to navigating the stormy waters of manufacturing.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Any adult who plans to travel around the country this summer, or any time after the enforcement deadline, must have a REAL ID or another federally compliant identification document in order to avoid delays.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Looking back on it, the name has traveled far: to the NFL, to a pinnacle of American sports.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Cut (across).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20%28across%29. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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