Definition of intersectnext
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 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 That innovation is also intersecting with the growth of artificial intelligence capabilities, according to Hendrik Venter, CEO of DHL Supply Chain. Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intersect
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  • An average of about 13 ships crossed the Strait each day last week, the firm said in a post on X, down from more than 100 ships per day before the recent conflict.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • All eyes now turn towards negotiations between Iran and Oman expected to resolve how ships cross Hormuz.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Intersect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersect. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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