as in to cross
to divide by passing through or across
an elevated highway now intersects that old urban neighborhood
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Recent Examples of intersect
Her problems intersect in a way that ensures her entire life revolves around her 1991 Toyota Corolla.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 June 2025
To fans of Michele and Groff, the duo’s cameo at the Cowboy Carter Tour likely makes sense, given how their professional careers have intersected with the Grammy-winning musician in the past.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 May 2025
And this economic revolution is intersecting with AI, our most explosive technological revolution maybe ever.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
How does this responsibility intersect with their roles as entertainers?
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 20 June 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 June 2025
To fans of Michele and Groff, the duo’s cameo at the Cowboy Carter Tour likely makes sense, given how their professional careers have intersected with the Grammy-winning musician in the past.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 May 2025
And this economic revolution is intersecting with AI, our most explosive technological revolution maybe ever.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
How does this responsibility intersect with their roles as entertainers?
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for intersect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersect
cross
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
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The east and west crossing streets along the parade route will be closed, as will 4th Ave N from Broad Street to Denny Way, starting at noon for parade staging.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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“Intersect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersect. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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