intersect
verb
in·ter·sect
ˌin-tər-ˈsekt 
intersected; intersecting; intersects
: to pierce or divide by passing through or across : cross
a comet intersecting earth's orbit
one line intersects another
1
: to meet and cross at a point
lines intersecting at right angles
2
: to share a common area : overlap
where morality and self-interest intersect
Examples of intersect in a Sentence
A dry stream bed intersects the trail in several places.
Line A intersects with line B.
The two roads intersect at the edge of town.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
The collection focuses on lifestyle and performance and brings together the worlds of soccer and Formula 1 as motorsports continue to intersect with style.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Her storyline is expected to intersect with Blunt's character, now a powerful executive at a luxury group controlling key advertising dollars.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Alongside these offerings, the practice incorporates alternative wellness options, recognizing that mental health often intersects with broader aspects of daily life.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for intersect
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“Intersect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersect. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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intersect
verb
in·ter·sect
ˌint-ər-ˈsekt
1
: to divide by passing through or across : cross
one line intersecting another
2
: to meet and cross at one or more points
overlapping circles intersect at two points
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