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 As conceived by Mendes, who will direct the four movies, one from each band member’s point of view, that will intersect to tell the astonishing story of the greatest band in history. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 7 May 2025 That same pattern — Mr. Trump making policy pronouncements or posting messages that intersected with World Liberty’s business interests — occurred again in March. Eric Lipton, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025 And factors such as environmental exposures and infectious diseases continue to intersect with cancer risk in new and complex ways. Jeffrey MacKeigan, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2025 Venus, Saturn and the North Node are highlighting how love intersects with your health, work and day-to-day responsibilities. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intersect
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  • Israel finally agreed to ease the blockade on Sunday and said that 93 trucks had crossed the border on Tuesday and that an additional 107 had yesterday.
    Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
  • Five runs had crossed the plate before the Royals defense escaped the top of the first inning.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025

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“Intersect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersect. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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