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as in intersection
usually crossroads plural
a place where roads meet
the fast-food chain has a restaurant at practically every crossroads
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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
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Recent Examples of crossroad
Ultimately, the Democratic Party remains at a crossroads, caught between the growing influence of the far-left, and the more politically viable moderate wing.
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Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
The heart of Brussels beats to a constant state of flux—as the torrid bureaucratic capital of the European Union, a crossroads for tourists in search of Belgian blonds and moules frites, an architectural blend from Art Nouveau to the Neoclassical.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 July 2025
Many industries are sitting at a crossroads right now, where artificial intelligence, immersive experiences, social change and culture are converging in ways that promise to redefine entire fields.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025
With Horner gone and Verstappen’s future uncertain, Red Bull stands at a crossroads.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
The heart of Brussels beats to a constant state of flux—as the torrid bureaucratic capital of the European Union, a crossroads for tourists in search of Belgian blonds and moules frites, an architectural blend from Art Nouveau to the Neoclassical.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 July 2025
Many industries are sitting at a crossroads right now, where artificial intelligence, immersive experiences, social change and culture are converging in ways that promise to redefine entire fields.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025
With Horner gone and Verstappen’s future uncertain, Red Bull stands at a crossroads.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossroad
Noun
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The companies best positioned for the future are the ones expanding that business travel decision-making intersection to include talent development and well-being.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The intersection of technology, power, and culture.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Things happen, our heroes react, a potentially world-ending crisis is easily averted and everything is wrapped up in time for dinner.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Yet this rift still coincides with a deepening fiscal crisis.—
Joël Té-Léssia Assoko,
semafor.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Cena rammed Cody through the chair in the corner headfirst.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Wilder was taking an ambitious risk, especially by setting his story in the more shadowy corner of show business.—
Scott Huver,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This mysterious part of the ocean is at the junction of two powerful currents, one of which is salty and warm, while the other is cold and rich in nutrients, creating a highly biodiverse environment, experts said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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From Earth’s perspective, the junction of the disks resembles the number eight lying down, similar to the infinity symbol (∞).—
Jorge Garay,
Wired News,
22 July 2025
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“Crossroad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossroad. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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