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Recent Examples of crossbar
Also included in that kit is a set of low-sitting tent-top crossbars.
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New Atlas, 28 Apr. 2025
In Game 6 of the Detroit-Minnesota division semifinal, Sergei Fedorov of the Red Wings appears to hit the crossbar behind Minnesota goalie Jon Casey during overtime.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Her long-distance half-volley rattled off the crossbar and into the back of the net.
—Staff Reports, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2025
In between those strikes, Bruno Fernandes almost scored a spectacular volley from Dalot’s long pass, his shot thumping off the crossbar.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
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New Atlas, 28 Apr. 2025
In Game 6 of the Detroit-Minnesota division semifinal, Sergei Fedorov of the Red Wings appears to hit the crossbar behind Minnesota goalie Jon Casey during overtime.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Her long-distance half-volley rattled off the crossbar and into the back of the net.
—Staff Reports, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2025
In between those strikes, Bruno Fernandes almost scored a spectacular volley from Dalot’s long pass, his shot thumping off the crossbar.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbar
Noun
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The blaze destroyed a travel trailer, officials said.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2025
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The fire was brought under control by around 7:39 a.m. The blaze’s cause was not immediately known.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The pants come in eight colors with coordinating pinstripes, including blue, gray, black, and white.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The lefty slugger, with his black handlebar mustache and double wristbands, had a career renaissance in New York Yankees pinstripes, hitting .305 with 15 home runs and a 1.138 OPS in 47 games before a foul ball off the foot ended his regular season in August.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The yellow-green trout featured a red stripe on its side and a white underbelly.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Video clips posted online depict Babbitt, wearing a stars and stripes backpack and a Trump flag draped around her neck, stepping up and beginning to go through the waist-high opening of an area of the Capitol known as the Speaker’s Lobby when a gunshot is heard.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Concrete surfaces: Lightning can travel through metal bars or wires in concrete.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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Greeks are famously late-night eaters and known to occupy every available space at bars, beaches and benches waiting for their city to cool down.—
Elinda Labropoulou,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The billions of stars comprising our home galaxy should appear especially vibrant in late-May as the band arcs across the night sky.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The band posted a tribute to Williams on their Instagram page.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbar. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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