as in junction
a place where roads meet
follow this road and take a left turn at the next intersection
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Recent Examples of intersection
Located near the intersection of the Okolona, Highview and Newburg neighborhoods, Friendly Laundry is coin only but has change machines and an ATM on site.
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Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
Cops are looking for a man who rammed into six people after botching a turn at an intersection in the Bronx, authorities said Wednesday.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
As the Hyundai enters the intersection of South Frontage Road and College Street, a Toyota Supra being driven south on South Frontage Road can allegedly be seen going through the red light, colliding with the passenger side of the Hyundai, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025
Arne Duncan stood at the intersection, staring south down South Ridgeland Avenue at 30 shell casings.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
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Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
Cops are looking for a man who rammed into six people after botching a turn at an intersection in the Bronx, authorities said Wednesday.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
As the Hyundai enters the intersection of South Frontage Road and College Street, a Toyota Supra being driven south on South Frontage Road can allegedly be seen going through the red light, colliding with the passenger side of the Hyundai, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025
Arne Duncan stood at the intersection, staring south down South Ridgeland Avenue at 30 shell casings.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersection
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Also on Sunday, 12 people were killed and dozens injured when an Israeli airstrike targeted a crowded junction in central Gaza, according to the Director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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This phase will include replacing a two-track corridor with a modern four-track system across the Washington Channel and into the L'Enfant rail junction.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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This residential development will be at the northeast corner of Lannon Road (County Highway Y) and County Line Road (County Highway Q), according to village documents.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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That could lead to Johnson, the team’s top cover corner, shadowing the opponent’s top receiver in certain matchups.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Now on the brink of adulthood, Belly finds herself at a crossroads and must decide which brother has her heart.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Jay Weaver writes about federal crime at the crossroads of South Florida and Latin America.—
Jay Weaver
July 23,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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Another friend from college, Andrew Huang, joined at the last minute for the crossing between Mexico and the Marquesas to provide another set of eyes and hands on deck.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Since opening, the bridge has seen increasing traffic, and witnessed its 100 millionth crossing in June 1998.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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“Intersection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersection. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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