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
Correa was walking along a crosswalk at an intersection when a bus driver made a left turn and hit him.
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Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Getty Images In Fort Greene, Brooklyn, crowds gathered around a projection of the game on the side of a building, while some watched from across an intersection in a video verified by NBC News.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 11 June 2026
An investigation revealed the 14-year-old driver lost control of the Lexus, ran off the road and flipped near the intersection of Moccasin Creek Road and Deep Water Trail, troopers say.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
The Binghamton system sits at the intersection of both.
—Omar Kardoudi
june 01, New Atlas, 1 June 2026
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Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Getty Images In Fort Greene, Brooklyn, crowds gathered around a projection of the game on the side of a building, while some watched from across an intersection in a video verified by NBC News.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 11 June 2026
An investigation revealed the 14-year-old driver lost control of the Lexus, ran off the road and flipped near the intersection of Moccasin Creek Road and Deep Water Trail, troopers say.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
The Binghamton system sits at the intersection of both.
—Omar Kardoudi
june 01, New Atlas, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersection
Noun
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The town sits at the base of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps, and its location near the junction of France, Switzerland, and Italy makes day trips to other European countries a breeze.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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The ever-growing Grove just got a new restaurant at the junction of Grand Avenue and Main Highway.—
Connie Ogle
Updated May 28,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Showers are tucked into the corner of this bathing area, and water drains through the boards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Before going down with the season-ending ailment, Thornton had unseated Chau Smith-Wade as the team’s starting nickel corner prior to the Week 11 win over Atlanta.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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As complexities increase, that crossroads of simplicity and safety will continue to be a focal point — and tools like those created by CyberFOX will continue to stand out for maintaining ease of use, adaptability, and scalability, all without compromising on strong security.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The best starting staff in the major leagues was at a crossroads just a month ago with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow ailing, while Roki Sasaki was struggling.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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The new bridge will provide a third border crossing option at the Detroit River.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Connecting Highway 401 in Ontario with Interstate 75 in Michigan, the six-lane thoroughfare is expected to reduce congestion at surrounding border crossings while facilitating a freer flow of goods between the countries.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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“Intersection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersection. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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