as in crossed
to divide by passing through or across
an elevated highway now intersects that old urban neighborhood
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Recent Examples of intersected
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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ABC News,
4 July 2026
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.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Moving between defining moments in her life and career, the film explores how Umm Kulthum’s rise intersected with some of the most significant political and social transformations of the twentieth century.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Coincidentally or not, that pained study of marital dissolution, co-starring Jolie’s then-husband Brad Pitt, intersected with the couple’s real-life breakup — not to mention Jolie’s grief over the death of her mother, Marcheline Bertrand.
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Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Coming from the man whose career intersected with every good goalkeeper Chelsea have had this century, those words carry real weight.
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Songwriter Diane Warren, 69, whose career has long intersected with Davis through countless recordings and collaborations, also shared a deeply personal tribute.
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
The speech reflected a long-running tradition in Black churches across Georgia and the South, where faith and civic engagement have often intersected.
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Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
The roster reflects the broad coalition of artists who have intersected with Obama’s political and cultural orbit over the years.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
ABC News,
4 July 2026
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.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Moving between defining moments in her life and career, the film explores how Umm Kulthum’s rise intersected with some of the most significant political and social transformations of the twentieth century.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Coincidentally or not, that pained study of marital dissolution, co-starring Jolie’s then-husband Brad Pitt, intersected with the couple’s real-life breakup — not to mention Jolie’s grief over the death of her mother, Marcheline Bertrand.
—
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Coming from the man whose career intersected with every good goalkeeper Chelsea have had this century, those words carry real weight.
—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Songwriter Diane Warren, 69, whose career has long intersected with Davis through countless recordings and collaborations, also shared a deeply personal tribute.
—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
The speech reflected a long-running tradition in Black churches across Georgia and the South, where faith and civic engagement have often intersected.
—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
The roster reflects the broad coalition of artists who have intersected with Obama’s political and cultural orbit over the years.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersected
crossed
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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