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
Police forces, including a SWAT unit, was deployed at major intersections in the capital to preserve peace and prevent any friction between the displaced and locals.
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ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
In New York, these projects have ranged from curb extensions at intersections identified as dangerous by local residents to summer arts camps and conflict resolution training programs.
—Celina Su, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
That often means red-zoning certain parking spots near intersections.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
As Indianapolis prepares to welcome an influx of basketball fans for the NCAA Final Four this weekend, some roads will be closed at core downtown intersections.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
If the council rejects the one-year contract — which would cost $150,000 and provide 50 cameras at a maximum of 20 intersections — Johnston’s administration has said the program will shut down.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Protesters have begun to line sidewalks at several intersections along Metcalf Avenue in Johnson County.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Protests were also taking place at four other Oracle Road intersections.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Officers attempted to stop the vehicle but called off the pursuit when the driver began racing through city streets and intersections, putting others at risk.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
In New York, these projects have ranged from curb extensions at intersections identified as dangerous by local residents to summer arts camps and conflict resolution training programs.
—Celina Su, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
That often means red-zoning certain parking spots near intersections.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
As Indianapolis prepares to welcome an influx of basketball fans for the NCAA Final Four this weekend, some roads will be closed at core downtown intersections.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
If the council rejects the one-year contract — which would cost $150,000 and provide 50 cameras at a maximum of 20 intersections — Johnston’s administration has said the program will shut down.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Protesters have begun to line sidewalks at several intersections along Metcalf Avenue in Johnson County.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Protests were also taking place at four other Oracle Road intersections.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Officers attempted to stop the vehicle but called off the pursuit when the driver began racing through city streets and intersections, putting others at risk.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersections
Noun
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The new device incorporates strontium and titanium to create internal p-n junctions that act as smooth electronic gates.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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The citric acid reacted with the cellulose to form cross-links, which are chemical junctions that bind the cellulose molecules.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As far back as preseason testing, some teams questioned the maximum recharge of 250 kilowatts achieved through super clipping, given that the battery can harvest up to 350kW and this cap is achieved when drivers lift-and-coast into corners.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Most corners his size are expected to not be as agile or nimble as the smaller, more prototypical corners.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Configured for 16 passengers – with room for up to 20 – the cabin rocks thick carpeting, proper seats with ample legroom, a coffee bar, Wi-Fi, USB-C charging at every position, and ambient ceiling lighting for evening crossings.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 09,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2026
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All the bridge crossings have been blown up.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Creative differences between Levinson and HBO over where to go from this existential crossroads delayed the season even further.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Surely, every generation faces this devastating crossroads of actual adulthood.—
Annah Feinberg,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Intersections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersections. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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