as in intersected
to divide by passing through or across
the infamous concrete wall that once bisected the city of Berlin, Germany
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Recent Examples of bisected
The car had to be redesigned to accommodate the new structure, which is dominated by large glass panels and bisected by a central strip that runs from the windshield to the rear of the car.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino, Hotel and Spa is located adjacent to the mammoth Thornton Quarry, a south suburban landmark bisected by Interstate 294.
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Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Awaiting beyond a temple pylon recreated in the Parisian hôtel particulier were a series of columns, each bisected by a large sculpted niche with treasures galore within.
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Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
In all, current plans for Venice Dell include 120 units , commercial space and parking garages to replace beach parking and provide spots for residents, all bisected by a canal.
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Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Before joining the Royal Family, Kate Middleton was granted her own lozenge, featuring three acorns (representing her and her two siblings) bisected by a gold chevron (for her mother’s maiden name, Goldsmith).
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
The park, which is bisected by Chipman Road into north and south sections, is home to a skate park, pickleball courts, sand volleyball courts and play areas.
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Nathan Pilling
march 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
The conservatory opens out to a small woodland — call it Glazer Shire — bisected by a small creek.
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Mark Lamster
architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
In fact, the trend in recent times has been to rejoin urban neighborhoods that were bisected by interstate highway construction in the 1960s.
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Ian Savage,
The Conversation,
14 Jan. 2026
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino, Hotel and Spa is located adjacent to the mammoth Thornton Quarry, a south suburban landmark bisected by Interstate 294.
—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Awaiting beyond a temple pylon recreated in the Parisian hôtel particulier were a series of columns, each bisected by a large sculpted niche with treasures galore within.
—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
In all, current plans for Venice Dell include 120 units , commercial space and parking garages to replace beach parking and provide spots for residents, all bisected by a canal.
—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Before joining the Royal Family, Kate Middleton was granted her own lozenge, featuring three acorns (representing her and her two siblings) bisected by a gold chevron (for her mother’s maiden name, Goldsmith).
—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
The park, which is bisected by Chipman Road into north and south sections, is home to a skate park, pickleball courts, sand volleyball courts and play areas.
—
Nathan Pilling
march 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
The conservatory opens out to a small woodland — call it Glazer Shire — bisected by a small creek.
—
Mark Lamster
architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
In fact, the trend in recent times has been to rejoin urban neighborhoods that were bisected by interstate highway construction in the 1960s.
—
Ian Savage,
The Conversation,
14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bisected
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The unearthed quarters included north-south thoroughfares intersected by east-west streets, forming open squares and public spaces, said Hisham el-Leithy, secretary general of the supreme council of antiquities.
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The exhibit also emphasizes the diverse communities at the Point, including soldiers, Indigenous nations, traders and settlers, whose lives intersected in ways that still echo in Pittsburgh’s identity today.
Verb
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On Saturday, 19 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz in either direction, but only one openly signaled its inbound transit along the Omani coast, Kpler data show.
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Unlike last year, however, no Russian drones or missiles crossed the sky above the campsite on their way toward Kyiv.
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“Bisected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bisected. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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