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
The duffel features zippered compartments on both ends, a mesh internal organization pocket, and a removable divider that bisects the generous main compartment, which is easily accessible via a 270-degree-zippered flap.
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Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
The conservatory opens out to a small woodland — call it Glazer Shire — bisected by a small creek.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
For the quintessential Glacier National Park visit, take the Going-to-the-Sun Road for 50 miles of stunning vistas, bisecting the east and west sides of the park.
—Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
In fact, the trend in recent times has been to rejoin urban neighborhoods that were bisected by interstate highway construction in the 1960s.
—Ian Savage, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2026
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Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
The conservatory opens out to a small woodland — call it Glazer Shire — bisected by a small creek.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
For the quintessential Glacier National Park visit, take the Going-to-the-Sun Road for 50 miles of stunning vistas, bisecting the east and west sides of the park.
—Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
In fact, the trend in recent times has been to rejoin urban neighborhoods that were bisected by interstate highway construction in the 1960s.
—Ian Savage, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bisect
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Pittsburgh's topography can add to the challenge for security teams as the three rivers and the highways intersect the draft footprint, along with having no real way to know how many fans will show up for the event.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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That makes sense, especially intersecting with Homelander’s own quasi-religious journey taking shape this season.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ott crossed his arms, holding them against his chest, watching Game 1 of this Western Conference playoff first-round series unfold.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The robot smashed the course in Beijing's E-Town economic and technological development zone on Sunday, April 19, crossing the finish line in 50 minutes and 26 seconds.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Bisect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bisect. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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