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 uncanny moments of the trial were when the two worlds intersected. Katie Ebner-Landy, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025 The case is another example of the Trump family's personal interests intersecting with President Trump's policy priorities (in this case, building data centers and expanding American AI dominance). Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025 There are also parts of the border line that intersect with Native American Reservations and the building of border wall requires additional negotiations with Tribal leaders. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025 The museum also incorporates audio stories that illustrate how rugby has intersected with historical and political events, such as the unifying role of the sport in post-apartheid South Africa. Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intersect

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“Intersect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersect. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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