Synonyms of bisect

bisect

verb

ˈbī-ˌsekt 

as in to intersect

to divide by passing through or across

the infamous concrete wall that once bisected the city of Berlin, Germany

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intersect
• cross
• cut
• crisscross
• decussate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bisect

Tributary derives its name from First Creek, which bisects the land and will help define the new community, including in its design. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2026

The glow of her computer occasionally caught her sharp cheekbones and bounced off her chin, highlighting the thin tattooed line that bisects it. — Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The largest building on campus is 350,000 square feet, the width of one football field and about three fields long, bisected by a single 900-foot hallway. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026

The train winds up Michigan’s west coast, offering brief but sweeping views of Lake Michigan and bisecting lush, Midwestern farmland dotted with trees resplendent in their autumn wardrobes. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026