Thesaurus results for INTERSECT

intersect

verb

ˌin-tər-ˈsekt

Definition of intersect

as in to cross

to divide by passing through or across an elevated highway now intersects that old urban neighborhood

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Recent Examples of intersect The timing also intersects with the beginning of the school year. — Rob Stein, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 Her protocol had intersected somewhat with his own desperate push. — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026 Her political commentary later intersected directly with the Fever rivalry. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 For Orlando families, workers and businesses, the practical response begins with accurate records, a clear plan and a realistic understanding of how immigration agencies and court proceedings can intersect. — Ascend Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intersect

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cross

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India, as an ally of the United States, would be crossing a red line by offering direct or even indirect aid to Tehran, given the extensive sanctions placed on the regime.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026
Across from Laurel, a Black woman crosses her arms over her stomach, her short Afro behind a headband.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

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