as in intersects
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 bisects
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
Rancho Cordova was shaped in part by Folsom Boulevard, which bisects the densest section of the city and served, historically, as a highway stretching northeast from downtown Sacramento, said City Councilmember Linda Budge.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
On August 20, Israel approved the construction of the controversial E1 settlement that effectively bisects the West Bank; Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich explicitly framed the move as a response to calls for Palestinian statehood.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Witnesses said Israeli troops opened fire on crowds in the Netzarim Corridor, an Israeli military zone that bisects Gaza.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2025
Witnesses said Israeli troops opened fire on crowds in the Netzarim Corridor, an Israeli military zone that bisects Gaza.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
This week Israeli drones circled over several areas in and around the city to drop leaflets, according to Gaza City residents, telling people to evacuate to south of Wadi Gaza, which bisects the Strip.
—Mahmoud Atef, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Rancho Cordova was shaped in part by Folsom Boulevard, which bisects the densest section of the city and served, historically, as a highway stretching northeast from downtown Sacramento, said City Councilmember Linda Budge.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
On August 20, Israel approved the construction of the controversial E1 settlement that effectively bisects the West Bank; Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich explicitly framed the move as a response to calls for Palestinian statehood.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Witnesses said Israeli troops opened fire on crowds in the Netzarim Corridor, an Israeli military zone that bisects Gaza.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2025
Witnesses said Israeli troops opened fire on crowds in the Netzarim Corridor, an Israeli military zone that bisects Gaza.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
This week Israeli drones circled over several areas in and around the city to drop leaflets, according to Gaza City residents, telling people to evacuate to south of Wadi Gaza, which bisects the Strip.
—Mahmoud Atef, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bisects
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He was located west of the crime scene, walking along New Leicester Highway, which intersects Patton Avenue.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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AThat’s because awards season typicallyalways intersects with the collections, but this yearseason the timings serendipitously aligned for Moore to be able to attend.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
4 Mar. 2026
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That district also crosses county lines — into Corona, Chino Hills and other parts of western Riverside and San Bernardino counties.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Spring equinox in the northern hemisphere will begin on March 20 as the sun crosses the celestial equator, in which geomagnetic storms are more likely due to the way solar wind interacts with Earth’s magnetosphere.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Bisects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bisects. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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