Thesaurus results for INTERSECTION

intersection

noun

ˌin-tər-ˈsek-shən

Definition of intersection

as in junction

a place where roads meet follow this road and take a left turn at the next intersection

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Recent Examples of intersection Denny has long explored the intersection between art and technology, and has lately been writing about the topic as well. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 It will be located near the intersection of Kilgore Road and Trade Center Drive. — Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026 The small, smiling crowd gathered to celebrate the historical curiosity was put into relief by the cars speeding by the intersection. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 Piedmont Park Charles Allen entrance, near the intersection of 10th Street NE and Charles Allen Drive NE, Atlanta. — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intersection

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Noun

Shockley later developed the junction transistor, further advancing the technology.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Police have lined the junction, with no obvious route out for the group.

— Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of junction

Noun

Local Halloween shops were opening on every corner, and Party City was [at the time] the main destination.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Wembanyama made a three-point play inside, Julian Champagnie hit a corner 3, and Wembanyama elevated to convert a pass from Stephon Castle into dunk while getting fouled.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of corner

Noun

The renewal comes a day after the show’s season finale, which saw Horgan’s character, Alex, at a crossroads both personally and professionally.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
Which, honestly, left them at a very uncomfortable crossroads.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of crossroad

Noun

Crews will remove curbs and ramps to prepare for upgrades and updates to drainage for the Dry Creek Davidson Ditch crossing.

— Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Scientists say the crossing will let the big cats seek mates in the Simi Hills and beyond — and allow fresh blood to travel into their neck of the woods.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of crossing

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