Synonyms of intersect

intersect

verb

ˌin-tər-ˈsekt 

as in to cross

to divide by passing through or across

an elevated highway now intersects that old urban neighborhood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cross
• bisect
• cut
• crisscross
• decussate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intersect

The timing also intersects with the beginning of the school year. — Rob Stein, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026

Her protocol had intersected somewhat with his own desperate push. — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026

Her political commentary later intersected directly with the Fever rivalry. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

For Orlando families, workers and businesses, the practical response begins with accurate records, a clear plan and a realistic understanding of how immigration agencies and court proceedings can intersect. — Ascend Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026