cross-examines

verb

Definition of cross-examinesnext
present tense third-person singular of cross-examine
as in examines

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  1. examines
  2. bombards
  3. asks
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  • In a piece of commentary about the concert, Swed examines Schoenberg’s legacy and Mehta’s embrace of it.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This article examines causes for inclusion resistance and strategies to succeed as an inclusive leader during hiccups or roadblocks.
    Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of examines
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  • Upstairs on the first floor, vibrant color bombards the senses from every angle, showcasing work that generates a decidedly humorous atmosphere.
    Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
  • The situation in Lebanon, meanwhile, is worsening as Israel bombards Hezbollah, while the world awaits Israel’s response to Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of bombards
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  • Nashville Tennessean At the end of every year, The Tennessean asks its photojournalists to make their selections for our Pictures of the Year roundup.
    Randall Greenwell, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In another, a person asks Gaetz for help to pay an educational expense.
    Farnoush Amiri and Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Cross-examines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-examines. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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