I prefer a tent with storm flaps and intersecting tent poles to provide stability against wind and resistance against the weight of snow, and it must be a two-layer tent.
Source: tatoeba (3486576)
Intersecting
Synonyms for "intersecting" (30 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (6)
Strong matches (9)
crisscrosscross section
Noun(1 words)
Related words (15)
Noun(1 words)
Adjective(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: chiasmal, coincide, coincident, concurrent, converge.
- Sentence evidence is available for intersecting, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "intersecting".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "intersecting"
Keep "intersecting" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "intersecting" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "intersecting", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "intersecting" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
18 entriesconceptual overlapcrosscutting themescurve intersectiondisciplinary overlapgeometric intersectionintersecting curvesintersecting data sourcesintersecting linesintersecting observationsintersecting planesline intersectionmultidisciplinary topicsoverlapping evidenceplane intersectionset intersectionshared constructs
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Collocations
12 entriescurve intersectionintersecting curvesintersecting datasetsintersecting linesintersecting planesintersecting themesintersecting topicsintersection pointline intersectionplane intersectionpoint of intersectionset intersection
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
4 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
In this graph, you can see that the sine of θ is always equal to the Y position of point A, and that the tangent of θ is always equal to the slope of the line intersecting point A and the origin.
Source: tatoeba (10123039)
Every February, I, along with many others across the nation, commemorate Black History Month and celebrate an important aspect of my diverse cultural heritage. Like most Americans, I’m the sum of many parts, an amalgam of intersecting identities. I am Black, a woman and a proud disabled veteran, to name a few. The intersectionality of my heritage and lived experiences is unique to me and makes me who I am.
Source: tatoeba (12186977)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "intersecting"?
Closest matches include chiasmal, coincide, coincident, concurrent, converge.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "intersecting"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.