as in crosses
to divide by passing through or across
an elevated highway now intersects that old urban neighborhood
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Recent Examples of intersects
Still, advocacy groups argue that the visibility of the movement—and the expansion of its target list—may have longer‑term reputational effects, particularly as consumer activism increasingly intersects with debates over wages, corporate concentration, and media influence.
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Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The block intersects Central Avenue in east Charlotte, maps show.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Article continues below Early observations have revealed that the asteroid travels a near circular path around the sun that intersects Earth's orbit twice over the course of its 354-day period.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Art can take over public spaces, transforming them into a public square that intersects all dimensions of society.
—Jane M. Saks, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Her path repeatedly intersects with that of police officer Huang Ming, who is working a case involving a series of deaths that appear, on the surface, to be accidents.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
AThat’s because awards season typicallyalways intersects with the collections, but this yearseason the timings serendipitously aligned for Moore to be able to attend.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
The entrance to Rawley Street, which intersects Gregg Street, is sometimes blocked by a line of multiple Waymo cars on Gregg Street, forcing drivers to take a short detour instead of their usual route.
—Octavia Johnson, Houston Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2026
This dynamic also intersects with broader investment trends.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The block intersects Central Avenue in east Charlotte, maps show.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Article continues below Early observations have revealed that the asteroid travels a near circular path around the sun that intersects Earth's orbit twice over the course of its 354-day period.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Art can take over public spaces, transforming them into a public square that intersects all dimensions of society.
—Jane M. Saks, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Her path repeatedly intersects with that of police officer Huang Ming, who is working a case involving a series of deaths that appear, on the surface, to be accidents.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
AThat’s because awards season typicallyalways intersects with the collections, but this yearseason the timings serendipitously aligned for Moore to be able to attend.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
The entrance to Rawley Street, which intersects Gregg Street, is sometimes blocked by a line of multiple Waymo cars on Gregg Street, forcing drivers to take a short detour instead of their usual route.
—Octavia Johnson, Houston Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2026
This dynamic also intersects with broader investment trends.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersects
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Stay curious and open to being surprised by who crosses your path.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The 8-mile-long singletrack crosses an unimproved 4WD road that leads back to the trailhead, so there are multiple bail options.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Israeli military has blown up several bridges over the river – which bisects Lebanon – over the past days, as part of a broader assault in the south.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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On one side, cars speed past on the two-lane road that bisects the southern part of the state.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Intersects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersects. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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