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
Officers found Catalan at the intersection with gunshot wounds to the neck and ankle, according to a police report.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Few operate comfortably at the intersection of all three.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In fact, the top feels like the wearable intersection between multiple dreamy Chloé dresses the singer has worn in recent memory.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
The intersection improvement project will install a roundabout and a sidewalk.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 2025
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Few operate comfortably at the intersection of all three.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In fact, the top feels like the wearable intersection between multiple dreamy Chloé dresses the singer has worn in recent memory.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
The intersection improvement project will install a roundabout and a sidewalk.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersection
Noun
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The gunmen, who arrived at the junction in a vehicle carrying weapons, ammunition and a knife, shot at dozens of people waiting near buses in the area.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Members of Israel's ZAKA search and rescue emergency services collect samples at the scene of a shooting at the Ramot road junction in east Jerusalem on September 8, 2025.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In one corner, the Chargers’ corner, is coach Jim Harbaugh.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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At the public hearing Tuesday, In-N-Out doubled down on its position that the drive-thru planned for the southwest corner of Ten Mile and Chinden Boulevard, near Costco, would not negatively affect surrounding roads.—
Rose Evans
September 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her comments come as Democrats face a leadership crossroads in Washington, with long-serving figures under scrutiny and younger candidates pushing for change.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The healthcare industry is facing a crossroads.—
Matt Lowe,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But what might motivate the impending path-crossing between Dani and Ridge is less clear, especially in light of Dani and Devon having their own flirty run-in at the tail end of James' time on Beyond the Gates.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and other parks showcase incredible biodiversity beyond the river crossings—from the dramatic calving season in February to excellent predator viewing during the green season.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Intersection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersection. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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