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intersecting

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verb

present participle of intersect
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 Synonyms for intersecting
Verb
  • In a very different way, Newcastle gave it all afternoon, running and challenging and protecting each other, treading a careful line and sometimes crossing it.
    George Caulkin, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • If Samuelson struggled to the line, or worse yet dropped to the ground after crossing it, that would validate those views and set back for years the fight for gender equality in the Olympics.
    Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Sometimes, pet names function as emotional wallpaper, concealing underlying issues rather than addressing them.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
  • However, conversations may not always extend to the broader spectrum of symptoms, including severe pain or irregular periods, which can signal underlying conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or endometriosis.
    Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 8 May 2025
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“Intersecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersecting. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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