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
The intersection of faith, money and politics creates natural dramatic stakes, complex characters and moral ambiguity.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Welcome to Rendering, a Deadline column reporting at the intersection of AI and showbiz.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Just a few days ago, the debate was settled — the intersection is unsafe.
—Jerry Presley, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
The crash happened just after noon near an intersection in Canton Township, a suburban area between Detroit and Ann Arbor in southeast Michigan.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Welcome to Rendering, a Deadline column reporting at the intersection of AI and showbiz.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Just a few days ago, the debate was settled — the intersection is unsafe.
—Jerry Presley, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
The crash happened just after noon near an intersection in Canton Township, a suburban area between Detroit and Ann Arbor in southeast Michigan.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersection
Noun
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The citric acid reacted with the cellulose to form cross-links, which are chemical junctions that bind the cellulose molecules.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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Like many others on our list, this junction sits near a freeway.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Just around the corner, the hotel’s compact fitness centre lures even the least fitness-enthusiastic guests, thanks to knockout treadmill views extending to the bay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, the compression worked in the festival’s favor, nudging people to leave overcrowded screenings and redirect their attention to other corners of the event.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The questions put Homeland Security at a crossroads.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Immigration enforcement is at a crossroads.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That ocean-crossing potential means the spread of Trichonephila clavata is not limited by conventional geographic barriers like rivers, mountain ranges, or highways that might slow a ground-dwelling species.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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The man was employed as a crossing guard with VPD from September 12, 2018, to February 5, 2022, and from August 11, 2023, until his recent resignation.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Intersection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersection. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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