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as in diagonally
in a line or direction running from corner to corner
we hung the twisted strips of crepe paper athwart to the floor and ceiling so that they formed giant crosses on all four walls
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Recent Examples of athwart
John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 26 Aug. 2022
One of the world’s largest container ships was wedged athwart the Suez canal on March 24th, apparently blown off course by high winds.
—The Economist, 24 Mar. 2021
One of the world’s largest container ships was wedged athwart the Suez Canal on March 23rd, blown off course by high winds.
—The Economist, 27 Mar. 2021
The outgoing Trump administration is standing athwart a massive investment management trend.
—Michael Taylor, ExpressNews.com, 2 Dec. 2020
Her mother, feeling abandoned by her constantly traveling husband, had affairs; her father’s heartfelt liberalism would run athwart of the postwar Red Scare.
—Elsa Dixler, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Apr. 2020
Indeed, instead of ostentatious acts of helping people, the administration almost preferred being seen standing athwart attempts to provide relief.
—Alex Pareene, The New Republic, 20 Dec. 2019
Preposition
An obstructionist Supreme Court, however, stood athwart the New Deal’s path.
—John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 26 Aug. 2022
One of the world’s largest container ships was wedged athwart the Suez canal on March 24th, apparently blown off course by high winds.
—The Economist, 24 Mar. 2021
One of the world’s largest container ships was wedged athwart the Suez Canal on March 23rd, blown off course by high winds.
—The Economist, 27 Mar. 2021
The outgoing Trump administration is standing athwart a massive investment management trend.
—Michael Taylor, ExpressNews.com, 2 Dec. 2020
Her mother, feeling abandoned by her constantly traveling husband, had affairs; her father’s heartfelt liberalism would run athwart of the postwar Red Scare.
—Elsa Dixler, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Apr. 2020
Indeed, instead of ostentatious acts of helping people, the administration almost preferred being seen standing athwart attempts to provide relief.
—Alex Pareene, The New Republic, 20 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for athwart
Adverb
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Also, that the season starts out a bit sluggish, but picks up midway through, echoing the consensus of several other critics of this season.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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One day, the water starts trickling through, and the open defiance of judicial orders is just such a moment, a clear and urgent warning that things are about to crumble.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Email newsletter | Facebook page Our rating: Manipulated media The image was edited to make Walz's arm point diagonally out.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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At Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, Musk slapped his right hand on his chest and shot his arm diagonally upward, in what was widely interpreted as a Nazi salute.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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In addition, Murdoch argued Fox sports content will continue to be distributed across multiple platforms, including traditional linear TV networks, cable TV, digital MVPDs and Fox’s own DTC services.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Feb. 2025
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Held at the Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, the performances garnered more than 50 million viewers across 28 streaming platforms, per the organization.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Anything is possible, and the journey is never over.—
Stacey Wilson Hunt,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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For those who have been waiting for the audio version, your wait is over.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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But Trenin’s goal Saturday was a reflection of his style — being a menace around the net, hustling for position and making a sneaky skilled tip.—
Joe Smith,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Temperatures are expected to drop to around 30 on Tuesday night, with snow remaining likely throughout the evening.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Athwart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/athwart. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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