cross-checked; cross-checking; cross-checks
1
: to obstruct in ice hockey or lacrosse by thrusting one's stick held in both hands across an opponent's face or body
2
: to check (something, such as data or reports) from various angles or sources to determine validity or accuracy
: an act or instance of cross-checking
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Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Rodrigues absorbed a cross-check from Ryan Lindgren, and no penalty was called.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Clare Duffy, CNN, 3 Mar. 2023
Dylan Larkin avoids suspension, but fined $5,000 for cross-check Raymond hasn't played since suffering a lower-body injury in a collision with teammate Ben Chiarot on Feb. 10.
—Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2023
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Verb
Additionally, players can cross-check the casino’s licensing status on the official West Virginia Lottery Commission website.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Rodrigues absorbed a cross-check from Ryan Lindgren, and no penalty was called.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
The company, however, declined to implement such recommendations as publicly marking the pages of state actors and political candidates, business partners, media actors and other public figures included in the cross-check program.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 3 Mar. 2023
Dylan Larkin avoids suspension, but fined $5,000 for cross-check Raymond hasn't played since suffering a lower-body injury in a collision with teammate Ben Chiarot on Feb. 10.
—Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2023
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“Cross-check.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-check. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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