cross paths

phrase

: to meet especially by chance

crossed paths with an old friend on a business trip

Examples of cross paths in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the mediator gets her steps in, Johnny and Flora cross paths. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

In a lengthy statement, Barnes reflected on a friendship that dated back to his early days in Cold Chisel, when the two bands crossed paths constantly. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026

For every couple who were childhood best friends or high school sweethearts, there’s another who didn’t cross paths until much later in life. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 Oct. 2026

Hiller plays Aldrict, an old-world vampire who has crossed paths with Liz several times over the centuries and is a bit of a troublemaker. — Peter White, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cross paths

• footpaths
• baths
• laths
• maths
• osteopaths
• psychopaths