as in junction
a place where roads meet
follow this road and take a left turn at the next intersection
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Recent Examples of intersection
Manuka honey’s thicker texture and robust profile support its premium positioning — with consumers still prioritizing immunity and energy, the ingredient sits at the intersection of health and indulgence.
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Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Thursday at the intersection of Broadway and Eighth Street, a block from police headquarters.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent developments at the intersection of Crypto x AI have made the objective of coordination accelerationism explicit and thus hard to overlook.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Campbell’s office has heard from constituents about the intersection, according to Margaret Doyle, Campbell’s communications director.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Thursday at the intersection of Broadway and Eighth Street, a block from police headquarters.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent developments at the intersection of Crypto x AI have made the objective of coordination accelerationism explicit and thus hard to overlook.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Campbell’s office has heard from constituents about the intersection, according to Margaret Doyle, Campbell’s communications director.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersection
Noun
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The gunmen, who arrived at the junction in a vehicle carrying weapons, ammunition and a knife, shot at dozens of people waiting near buses in the area.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Members of Israel's ZAKA search and rescue emergency services collect samples at the scene of a shooting at the Ramot road junction in east Jerusalem on September 8, 2025.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In one corner, the Chargers’ corner, is coach Jim Harbaugh.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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At the public hearing Tuesday, In-N-Out doubled down on its position that the drive-thru planned for the southwest corner of Ten Mile and Chinden Boulevard, near Costco, would not negatively affect surrounding roads.—
Rose Evans
September 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Her comments come as Democrats face a leadership crossroads in Washington, with long-serving figures under scrutiny and younger candidates pushing for change.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The healthcare industry is facing a crossroads.—
Matt Lowe,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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But what might motivate the impending path-crossing between Dani and Ridge is less clear, especially in light of Dani and Devon having their own flirty run-in at the tail end of James' time on Beyond the Gates.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and other parks showcase incredible biodiversity beyond the river crossings—from the dramatic calving season in February to excellent predator viewing during the green season.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Intersection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersection. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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