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
Police gave chase and Pearce crashed at an intersection before fleeing on foot.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Thirteen traffic control devices will be replaced at the intersections of Cypress Parkway at Doverplum Avenue, Fortune Road at Lakeside Drive, Michigan Avenue at Carroll Street, Michigan Avenue at Donegan Avenue and Michigan Avenue at Mill Slough Road.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
With the new mural facing the busy intersection at Second and Green streets, Fernandez said the artwork will both enhance this Green Street entry point and draw attention to the parking garage.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Two people died in a crash at the intersection of 136th Street and Western Avenue in Blue Island Tuesday morning, according to police reports.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Thirteen traffic control devices will be replaced at the intersections of Cypress Parkway at Doverplum Avenue, Fortune Road at Lakeside Drive, Michigan Avenue at Carroll Street, Michigan Avenue at Donegan Avenue and Michigan Avenue at Mill Slough Road.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
With the new mural facing the busy intersection at Second and Green streets, Fernandez said the artwork will both enhance this Green Street entry point and draw attention to the parking garage.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Two people died in a crash at the intersection of 136th Street and Western Avenue in Blue Island Tuesday morning, according to police reports.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersection
Noun
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Like many others on our list, this junction sits near a freeway.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The idea for the developer, Integral Communities of Newport Beach, to build the bridge was approved in 2019 as part of the second phase of the 577-acre development, which sits at the northwest corner of the Interstate 5-Highway 99 junction.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Just a few weeks before, in January, federal immigration officers stood menacingly on the corner of Maple Avenue and 11th Street.—
Lilliam Rivera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Lush greenery springs from every corner and a team of chefs are hard at work behind the counter in the sleek open kitchen.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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But at the moment there is no question that YouTube is the crossroads-of-the-world cornerstone of distribution for longform digital video content.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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That venue carried particular weight for Burns, who reflected on a personal crossroads between sports and music.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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But some experts say Iranians with government ties don’t need to risk border crossings and have access to fake identities.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Intersection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersection. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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