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
The end destination was intended to be the Fan Festival, but the crowd stopped for more than 15 minutes at the intersections of Grand and Pershing Road to continue the party, throwing around inflatable balls, dancing and more.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
When intersections are flooded, pedestrians are more likely to cross in unsafe, unmarked areas, increasing the risk that they will be hit by a car.
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Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The 2011 shift caused by the core-visiting seismic wave encompassed the intersections of the Pacific and Okhotsk tectonic plates, and the boundary between the Philippine Sea and Eurasian plates.
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Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
While the main roads will be closed, pedestrians should watch for traffic at intersections.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The redesign addresses longstanding traffic safety challenges at one of Chicago's most complex intersections.
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Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The state said its team’s ability to operate with a 30,000-foot view prevented officers from having to take over intersections and direct traffic.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Residents should be able to drive down public streets, park their vehicles, access businesses, or return home without having their property damaged or being trapped by crowds blocking roadways and intersections.
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Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Detailing the tumultuous life of Black, gay Chiron (played in ascending ages by Alex Hibbert, Ashton Sanders, and Trevante Rhodes, all astonishing) in three parts, Moonlight examines the complex intersections of Blackness, masculinity, and queerness with heartwrenching nuance.
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Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
When intersections are flooded, pedestrians are more likely to cross in unsafe, unmarked areas, increasing the risk that they will be hit by a car.
—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The 2011 shift caused by the core-visiting seismic wave encompassed the intersections of the Pacific and Okhotsk tectonic plates, and the boundary between the Philippine Sea and Eurasian plates.
—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
While the main roads will be closed, pedestrians should watch for traffic at intersections.
—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The redesign addresses longstanding traffic safety challenges at one of Chicago's most complex intersections.
—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The state said its team’s ability to operate with a 30,000-foot view prevented officers from having to take over intersections and direct traffic.
—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Residents should be able to drive down public streets, park their vehicles, access businesses, or return home without having their property damaged or being trapped by crowds blocking roadways and intersections.
—
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Detailing the tumultuous life of Black, gay Chiron (played in ascending ages by Alex Hibbert, Ashton Sanders, and Trevante Rhodes, all astonishing) in three parts, Moonlight examines the complex intersections of Blackness, masculinity, and queerness with heartwrenching nuance.
—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersections
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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.
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The new device incorporates strontium and titanium to create internal p-n junctions that act as smooth electronic gates.
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It is sold on street corners from vendors with large gourds, and also seen mixed with spirits on cocktail menus in upscale restaurants throughout the state.
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England won five corners in the additional 6 minutes at the end.
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Vessel traffic through the strait has picked up dramatically in recent days, with 70 crossings on Wednesday, according to Kpler, which tracks activity using transponder and satellite data.
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The agency recently published a draft of a new plan to address the safety of train crossings in Missouri.
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Inventory levels at Cushing, Oklahoma, the pipeline crossroads of the United States, fell just below 19 million barrels last week, the lowest since August 2014.
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On the cusp of the 250th anniversary of its founding, the United States of America is at a crossroads.
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“Intersections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersections. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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