INTERCONTINENTAL Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

intercontinental

adjective

Definition of intercontinental

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Recent Examples of intercontinental In return, North Korea was expected to refrain from nuclear tests and intercontinental ballistic missile launches. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 All four semifinalists have qualified for the Women’s World Cup in Brazil next year, while Ghana and South Africa kept their qualification hopes alive by progressing to the World Cup intercontinental playoffs. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 The quarterfinal winners will secure automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup, while the losers will face off in a final set of matches to determine which two teams advance to FIFA’s intercontinental playoff next year. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Miles & More members can also earn up to 25% cashback on intercontinental award travel bookings departing from the US, or up to 15% cashback on general intercontinental itineraries. — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intercontinental

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Other highways and byways followed pioneer trails, became the nation’s first transcontinental auto routes, or pushed the limits of engineering with groundbreaking bridges, mountain passes, and scenic stops.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026
For transcontinental flights, the Flagship First suites will be unavailable starting on March 28, 2027.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of transcontinental

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As the first generation of entrepreneurs adapts to the demands of international business, these companies are moving beyond simply selling products abroad and starting to behave like true multinationals.

— Danny Vincent, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2026
With only six matchweeks in its league phase, the Conference League does not get underway until the prolonged September international break on October 15.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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