as in to cross
to divide by passing through or across
an elevated highway now intersects that old urban neighborhood
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Recent Examples of intersect
That tactic may be familiar to today’s audiences, who are used to cinematic universes and intersecting story threads, but the Mission: Impossible franchise initially distinguished itself by eschewing continuity.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 31 May 2025
Their investigation intersects with the various allegations of fraud, human trafficking, and manslaughter swirling around Gentry Group, the evil corporation for which Adam worked.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 6 June 2025
In 2025, the firm is channeling its efforts into strategic expansion, increasing visibility across industries that intersect with private aviation.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Ammar’s explosive film is the result of 10 years of editing; the intensive autobiography intersects the history of Europe and the Middle East, and film history, too.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 June 2025
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 31 May 2025
Their investigation intersects with the various allegations of fraud, human trafficking, and manslaughter swirling around Gentry Group, the evil corporation for which Adam worked.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 6 June 2025
In 2025, the firm is channeling its efforts into strategic expansion, increasing visibility across industries that intersect with private aviation.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Ammar’s explosive film is the result of 10 years of editing; the intensive autobiography intersects the history of Europe and the Middle East, and film history, too.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersect
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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,
16 June 2025
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Fingers crossed for an eventual console release as well!—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Intersect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersect. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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