uncrossed; uncrossing; uncrosses
: to change from a crossed position
uncrossed his legs
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The research suggests that even small, deliberate adjustments, like uncrossing your arms, straightening your spine and lowering your shoulders, can meaningfully shift how you're read by others.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Mar. 2026
To uncross my legs and grab a couple of those barbecue potato chips.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Budenholzer noticed the lapse, uncrossed his arms, shrugged and paced toward halfcourt, glaring back at the three-time All-Star.
—Fred Katz, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Such distinctions can better ensure that the trusts are distinct in substance, preventing them from being uncrossed by the IRS.
—Darren T. Case, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
As the teacher started to count down, the students uncrossed their arms and bowed their heads, completing the exercise in a flash.
—Emma Bubola, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2024
It's remembered for Sharon Stone uncrossing her legs with a smile, but the whole movie has a naughtiness that's of a piece (and deserving of a rewatch).
—Joshua Rothkopf, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2024
But as the two explained their history in the business and their vision for the group, the scout uncrossed her arms and listened — and, shortly thereafter, joined the team.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2023
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Mar. 2026
To uncross my legs and grab a couple of those barbecue potato chips.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Budenholzer noticed the lapse, uncrossed his arms, shrugged and paced toward halfcourt, glaring back at the three-time All-Star.
—Fred Katz, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Such distinctions can better ensure that the trusts are distinct in substance, preventing them from being uncrossed by the IRS.
—Darren T. Case, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
As the teacher started to count down, the students uncrossed their arms and bowed their heads, completing the exercise in a flash.
—Emma Bubola, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2024
It's remembered for Sharon Stone uncrossing her legs with a smile, but the whole movie has a naughtiness that's of a piece (and deserving of a rewatch).
—Joshua Rothkopf, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2024
But as the two explained their history in the business and their vision for the group, the scout uncrossed her arms and listened — and, shortly thereafter, joined the team.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2023
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“Uncross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncross. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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uncross
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un·cross
ˌən-ˈkrȯs 
: to change from a crossed position
uncrossed my legs
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