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intersection
noun
in·ter·sec·tion
ˌin-tər-ˈsek-shən 
especially in sense 1 ˈin-tər-ˌsek-
1
: a place or area where two or more things (such as streets) intersect
2
: the act or process of intersecting
3
a
: the set of elements common to two or more sets
especially
: the set of points common to two geometric configurations
b
: the operation of finding the intersection of two or more sets
Examples of intersection in a Sentence
The accident occurred at a busy intersection.
two possible points of intersection
the intersection of line A and line B
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That often means red-zoning certain parking spots near intersections.
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Kenny Choi, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
During the pursuit, Andrade spun out at an intersection and allegedly immediately started shooting at police, who returned fire, the Herald previously reported.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
If the council rejects the one-year contract — which would cost $150,000 and provide 50 cameras at a maximum of 20 intersections — Johnston’s administration has said the program will shut down.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The nine-month incubator program supports the development of new artistic works at the intersection of Judaism and the ecological crisis.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Kenny Choi, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
During the pursuit, Andrade spun out at an intersection and allegedly immediately started shooting at police, who returned fire, the Herald previously reported.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
If the council rejects the one-year contract — which would cost $150,000 and provide 50 cameras at a maximum of 20 intersections — Johnston’s administration has said the program will shut down.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The nine-month incubator program supports the development of new artistic works at the intersection of Judaism and the ecological crisis.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Intersection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersection. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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intersection
noun
in·ter·sec·tion
ˌint-ər-ˈsek-shən
1
: the act or process of intersecting
2
: the place or point where two or more things and especially streets intersect
a busy intersection
3
: the set of mathematical elements shared by two or more sets
especially
: the set of points shared by two geometric figures
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