Definition of crosswaynext
as in corner
often crossways plural a place where roads meet carolers assembling at the village crossways on Christmas Eve

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Recent Examples of crossway Cut each third crossways into six 1 1/2-inch strips to make 36 strips total. — Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 18 May 2026 Mohab rates both for two adults and a single child or pet, though that might very well entail someone sleeping crossways at the head or foot of the bed since a ~50-in-wide (127-cm) mattress might prove too narrow to fit three people comfortably side-by-side. — New Atlas, 22 Apr. 2026 Villaraigosa, a former labor leader who’s gotten crossways with teacher unions among other party mainstays, professed not to care. — Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025 Books were in piles beside the bed, which was crossway in the room in order to catch the breeze from the window. — Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 15 May 2024 Some cars may have to park crossways, taking 3 spaces, which will surely generate some ire. — Brad Templeton, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Besides the no turning signs, Walter proposed adding no heavy trucks signs along the way as well as more general signs noting road curves and pedestrian crossways. — Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2023 Some on the site have advocated for more green spaces, crossways that are safe, and bike lanes to be added. — Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossway
Noun
  • The quick short corner surprised Greenville (6-16-5), and Barea hit the edge of the 18-yard box before lifting a cross to the far post.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Defense forces three and out Bryce Fitzgerald and Ethan O’Connor at outside corner.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • While Wilson was only speaking for the defense, his theme accurately describes the crossroads the Giants have reached as a team here in early October.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Indiana is well positioned to compete, literally as the crossroads of America.
    — Jeff Danielson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The honor recognizes artists whose careers and creative choices illuminate complex, boundary-crossing stories and expand representation in global entertainment.
    — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Apply the same technique to other theme answers, relying on the crossing entries for help.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • What all three films have in common, aside from various intersections and overlaps in their stories, is their repositioning of tech billionaires as the new screen villains.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • County officials said the intersection meets the criteria for a traffic signal based on peak-hour traffic conditions.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Crossway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossway. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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