1
as in intersection
usually crossroads plural
a place where roads meet
the fast-food chain has a restaurant at practically every crossroads
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in crisis
usually crossroads plural
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
we've come to a crossroads, and we have to make a decision
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of crossroad
This time, it's directed by the one-and-only Phylicia Rashad (swoon) and centers a Black Political elite who finds themselves at a crossroads.
—
Stephanie Kariuki, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
As the debate goes on, nitrous oxide, like many substances before it, continues to exist at the crossroads of science, culture and regulation.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Phillip told me that the product is at a crossroads, as both Zachary and Madeline are now teenagers who have obligations and interests outside of the company.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2025
Effective wellness professionals act as strategic advisors on human performance, operating at the crossroads of HR, operations, and health management.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crossroad
Stephanie Kariuki, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
As the debate goes on, nitrous oxide, like many substances before it, continues to exist at the crossroads of science, culture and regulation.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Phillip told me that the product is at a crossroads, as both Zachary and Madeline are now teenagers who have obligations and interests outside of the company.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2025
Effective wellness professionals act as strategic advisors on human performance, operating at the crossroads of HR, operations, and health management.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crossroad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossroad
Noun
-
Police responded to multiple calls just before 12:30 a.m. for a street takeover and fireworks being shot off at the intersection of Wakelee Avenue and Franklin Street, the Ansonia Police Department said.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
-
Jason O'Bryan Jason O'Bryan has set up a professional life at the intersection of writing and cocktails.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The biggest challenges facing Fort Worth include the hiring of a new police chief during a mental health crisis that law enforcement is failing to address effectively.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
-
Production has slowed in recent years, sparking a nationwide crisis, yet people who step forward with solutions meet resistance.—
Daryl James,
National Review,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The grad’s next big adventure is right around the corner, so practical gear like a planner, laundry bag, or reusable water bottle will be welcomed!—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
-
The city sold the elevated water tank site on the corner of Persimmon and Eighth to DRA Properties, LLC for $1,000 in November with the stipulation that the company would disassemble, remove and dispose of the water tower at its own expense within 18 months of the sale, according to city documents.—
Gael Langdon,
Arkansas Online,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The human body has many joints, which are essentially bone and muscle junctions held together with ligaments.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
-
The signals are then received by intricate, branched filaments called dendrites and the junctions at which these structures connect are called synapses.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Crossroad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossroad. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share