as in to intersect
to divide by passing through or across the infamous concrete wall that once bisected the city of Berlin, Germany

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Recent Examples of bisect Across Route 66, which bisects the West Side park, a couple people played tennis, a man walked his dog and two nurses from a nearby hospital, dressed in scrubs, chatted during a stroll. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025 But the most exciting new plan for Downtown Orlando promises a bold re-imagining of the eyesore that is I-4, the interstate bisecting the city. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025 Lawrence showed him a series of complex, bisected 3-D shapes, then reassembled them into weirder shapes. Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 23 June 2025 And look: their outfits follow basic tailoring principles: jackets bisect halfway from collar to floor; jacket silhouette flows into trousers. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bisect
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  • Pulp Fiction, about two hitmen — portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta — and how their exploits intersect with the lives of a cast of characters existing in the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, also stars Bruce Willis, Tim Roth, Christopher Walken and Harvey Keitel.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 July 2025
  • The public scrutiny and Astronomer's swift response reflects increasing demand for accountability among top executives, particularly when personal conduct intersects with workplace dynamics.
    Hannah Parry Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
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  • After the rally that began in Cincinnati, around 100 people crossed the Roebling Bridge, heading toward Covington shortly after 8 p.m., according to police.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
  • That’s because the sidewalks would need to be cut back (unless cars are banned completely) and the crossing time at traffic signals would be shortened to allow for a dedicated bike and turn phase.
    Sam Schwartz, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025

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“Bisect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bisect. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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