decussate

verb

Definition of decussatenext
as in to crisscross

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  1. crisscross
  2. intersect
  3. cross
Verb
  • Hiking trails crisscross the grounds, tucked between the Hudson River and Mount Beacon.
    — Veronica M. Stoddart, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
  • Soccer fans will soon crisscross continents to see their beloved national teams compete on the sport’s grandest stage, the World Cup.
    — R.J. Rico, Fortune, 5 June 2026
Definition of crisscross
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  • The unearthed quarters included north-south thoroughfares intersected by east-west streets, forming open squares and public spaces, said Hisham el-Leithy, secretary general of the supreme council of antiquities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • The exhibit also emphasizes the diverse communities at the Point, including soldiers, Indigenous nations, traders and settlers, whose lives intersected in ways that still echo in Pittsburgh’s identity today.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of intersect
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  • Traffic through the Strait had remained steady in recent days but was not increasing, according to a post from the UKMTO Sunday, which warned risks remained for vessels crossing the crucial waterway.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • The first shot sees Haaland sitting in a folding chair with his arms strongly crossed while wearing his red, white and blue kit.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of cross
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