intersections

plural of intersection
as in junctions
a place where roads meet follow this road and take a left turn at the next intersection

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Recent Examples of intersections Pattern of collisions on high-speed road The block of Sheldon Road where Kaur turned in front of Lopez appears safer than the intersections that bookend it, where clusters of crashes have occurred. Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Watch for children near crosswalks, intersections, and buses. Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 State law allows crossings outside marked crosswalks or intersections if they can be completed safely and don’t create a traffic hazard. Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 The cameras often appear on poles near streets, intersections and neighborhood entrances. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 While the traffic, McCabe hopes, will shift to other city roads or the highway, significant intersections like on Wornall, State Line and Holmes are expected to be backed up. Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 While the main roads will be closed to vehicle traffic, pedestrians should watch for cars at intersections. Finch Walker, USA Today, 24 July 2026 At least at first, Davidson police will increase their presence at the intersections, officials said. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersections
Noun
  • The cells are connected by proteins called tight junctions, which act like tiny gatekeepers.
    Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026
  • Beyond Akkermansia muciniphila, Pendulum's products feature Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium beijerinckii, both butyrate-producing strains that fuel colon cells, support tight junctions in the gut lining, and stimulate GLP-1 production.
    Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • With runners on the corners and two outs, Braden Montgomery hit a high chopper back to the mound.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Overshadowed by the blockbuster acquisition of Myles Garrett, the Rams went and got one of the best corners alive in Trent McDuffie.
    Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • PennDOT secured an $840,000 federal grant to develop a strategic plan for these crucial crossings.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • European Union leaders react The crossings drew quick condemnation from conservative leaders across Europe.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Rapid technology evolution is unavoidable, and every day will bring a new tool and another crossroads.
    Dani Mariano, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • One year and one week later, the Cincinnati Reds selected Gausman off waivers as his career reached a crossroads.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Intersections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersections. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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