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 most precise atomic clocks trap atoms in an optical lattice, a pattern of light and dark formed by intersecting lasers. —
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026 The realms of philosophy and religion have sometimes intersected in conducting such inquiries as these. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 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. —Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 Sean Salisbury, a former quarterback whose career intersected with Browner’s in college and the NFL, was one of many in the football community paying their respects to the four-time All-Pro player. —Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intersect
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026 The realms of philosophy and religion have sometimes intersected in conducting such inquiries as these. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 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. —Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 Sean Salisbury, a former quarterback whose career intersected with Browner’s in college and the NFL, was one of many in the football community paying their respects to the four-time All-Pro player. —Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intersect
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Ott crossed his arms, holding them against his chest, watching Game 1 of this Western Conference playoff first-round series unfold.— Doug Haller, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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The robot smashed the course in Beijing's E-Town economic and technological development zone on Sunday, April 19, crossing the finish line in 50 minutes and 26 seconds.— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Intersect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/intersect. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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