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
The stage is set for a decade ahead where fashion, film, and community continue to intersect, reshaping what a runway can mean.
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Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Various storylines echoed the events of the film — and one supporting character in Season One briefly intersected with the plot of original recipe Fargo.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
ProPublica and The Chronicle of Higher Education interviewed dozens of people whose paths have intersected with Terrell’s and reviewed thousands of pages of court documents and financial records related to his career and life.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
Of course, the creators are honored, with Shuster Drive intersecting with South Siegel Street.
—Big Think, 26 Aug. 2025
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Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Various storylines echoed the events of the film — and one supporting character in Season One briefly intersected with the plot of original recipe Fargo.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
ProPublica and The Chronicle of Higher Education interviewed dozens of people whose paths have intersected with Terrell’s and reviewed thousands of pages of court documents and financial records related to his career and life.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
Of course, the creators are honored, with Shuster Drive intersecting with South Siegel Street.
—Big Think, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersect
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
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Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The 25-year-old then jogged back to his limping competitor and the two put their arms around each other and crossed the finish line together.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Intersect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersect. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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