decussate

as in to crisscross

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  • Some are crisscrossed by hiking trails and used by hunters and fishermen.
    Erika Allen Wolters, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Sadhu’s 15 courses are the perfect introduction, and my palate crisscrosses the region with every bite.
    Sarah Khan, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
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  • He's been covering style, grooming and watches for over a decade, traveling across the world to examine how these topics intersect with the broader… Read More Read More On: Jaeger-LeCoultre Patek Philippe Vacheron Constantin Watch Collector Watches & Wonders Like this article?
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Doing so not only shows you how our economies intersect, but also how to leverage that intersection to your advantage.
    Rahim Madhavji, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The advisory recommends placing devices in airplane mode before crossing to prevent unintended downloads of remote files, which could complicate screenings.
    Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Metro Police were forced to shut down 14th street, a major road across the National Mall, because so many pedestrians were crossing.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Decussate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decussate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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