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intersection
noun
in·ter·sec·tion
ˌin-tər-ˈsek-shən 
especially in sense 1 ˈin-tər-ˌsek-
1
: a place or area where two or more things (such as streets) intersect
2
: the act or process of intersecting
3
a
: the set of elements common to two or more sets
especially
: the set of points common to two geometric configurations
b
: the operation of finding the intersection of two or more sets
Examples of intersection in a Sentence
The accident occurred at a busy intersection.
two possible points of intersection
the intersection of line A and line B
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In June 2025, the Fort Worth City Council approved the rezoning of 186 acres owned by PMB Capital Investments in the Veale Ranch development, near the intersection of Interstate 20 and Chapin School Road.
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
But the intersection where Zhu was killed and Kuang was gravely injured has seen no significant changes in the eight years since the collision — except the full removal of the crosswalk.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Various intersections will also receive new traffic signals and indicators for pedestrians to walk.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
One solution, O’Hara said, could be to remove some vehicle lanes on Village Park Way — there now are three in each direction at the intersection, including turning lanes.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
But the intersection where Zhu was killed and Kuang was gravely injured has seen no significant changes in the eight years since the collision — except the full removal of the crosswalk.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Various intersections will also receive new traffic signals and indicators for pedestrians to walk.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
One solution, O’Hara said, could be to remove some vehicle lanes on Village Park Way — there now are three in each direction at the intersection, including turning lanes.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for intersection
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“Intersection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersection. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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intersection
noun
in·ter·sec·tion
ˌint-ər-ˈsek-shən
1
: the act or process of intersecting
2
: the place or point where two or more things and especially streets intersect
a busy intersection
3
: the set of mathematical elements shared by two or more sets
especially
: the set of points shared by two geometric figures
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