as in to intersect
to divide by passing through or across
the infamous concrete wall that once bisected the city of Berlin, Germany
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Recent Examples of bisect
This is because the now asphalted road that wends its way through the glen bisects an ancient ritual landscape dotted with meaning.
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Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Once that ultra-attractive Orioles market was bisected, the dark days began.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025
Inver Grove Heights is bisected, north to south, by three major thoroughfares – Highway 52, Cahill Avenue and Concord Boulevard.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
The military parade is slated for June 14, in the heart of Washington, D.C., spanning six blocks and bisecting the National Mall.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 14 June 2025
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Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Once that ultra-attractive Orioles market was bisected, the dark days began.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025
Inver Grove Heights is bisected, north to south, by three major thoroughfares – Highway 52, Cahill Avenue and Concord Boulevard.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
The military parade is slated for June 14, in the heart of Washington, D.C., spanning six blocks and bisecting the National Mall.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 14 June 2025
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In Season 1, viewers met exotic dancer Kimmie, a victim of abuse and an underground human trafficking operation, as her life deeply intersects with the Bellaires — a wealthy, powerful family running a successful hair care business in Chicago.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The tea illustrates how sustainability can intersect with culture, symbolism, and hospitality all in one.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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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,
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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“Bisect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bisect. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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