as in crossing
to divide by passing through or across
an elevated highway now intersects that old urban neighborhood
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Recent Examples of intersecting
Glory Edim
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
The first four episodes will act as an Overture, introducing and weaving all 13 cast members through intersecting scenes before the story splits into three smaller tables – the Soldiers, Schemers, and Seekers – for the rest of the campaign, with overarching themes and genres tying them altogether.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Cregger’s twisty tale features a unique tapestry of intersecting characters played by Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Benedict Wong, Austin Abrams, and Cary Christopher, all caught up in the mysterious disappearance of 17 children.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
To show events from different points of view, time frequently rewinds, revealing intersecting moments in the characters’ lives.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
Big Think, 26 Aug. 2025
From glitzy stages to unexpected everyday sightings, these appearances capture not only fashion, but also a sense of connection—and proof that many genres are constantly intersecting in fresh and memorable ways.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
An ongoing thread involves Penelope intersecting with the painter Edward Hopper and his wife Jo.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The contest was to find 12 Swahili words in a word scramble, with each word intersecting with at least one other word.
—EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
What struck me most was the way Fauset navigates these intersecting identities with a quiet yet incisive brilliance.
—Glory Edim
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
The first four episodes will act as an Overture, introducing and weaving all 13 cast members through intersecting scenes before the story splits into three smaller tables – the Soldiers, Schemers, and Seekers – for the rest of the campaign, with overarching themes and genres tying them altogether.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Cregger’s twisty tale features a unique tapestry of intersecting characters played by Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Benedict Wong, Austin Abrams, and Cary Christopher, all caught up in the mysterious disappearance of 17 children.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
To show events from different points of view, time frequently rewinds, revealing intersecting moments in the characters’ lives.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Of course, the creators are honored, with Shuster Drive intersecting with South Siegel Street.
—Big Think, 26 Aug. 2025
From glitzy stages to unexpected everyday sightings, these appearances capture not only fashion, but also a sense of connection—and proof that many genres are constantly intersecting in fresh and memorable ways.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
An ongoing thread involves Penelope intersecting with the painter Edward Hopper and his wife Jo.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The contest was to find 12 Swahili words in a word scramble, with each word intersecting with at least one other word.
—EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersecting
Verb
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Photographer Osama Fathi has captured a stunning view of Perseid meteors crossing the bright ribbon of the Milky Way over the ruins of an ancient settlement in Egypt dedicated to the worship of the crocodile god Soknopaios.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Only about 12 blocks separate the two, both located on North Avenue, with Thirst Books on the Milwaukee side and The Well Red Damsel crossing into Wauwatosa.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In some cases, excessive howling can also be a sign of an underlying health issue, especially if it's accompanied by other changes in behavior, appetite, or energy levels.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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His annoyed expression when your protagonist asks to use the phone will have some underlying reason behind it.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Intersecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersecting. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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