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as in intersection
a place where roads meet
the fast-food chain has a restaurant at practically every crossroads
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as in crisis
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 crossroads
How ‘The Ultimatum’ works The Ultimatum follows couples at a crossroads in their relationships.
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Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
American wine has never enjoyed greater global credibility, but the industry faces historic crossroads today, grappling with oversupply, declining consumption and growing uncertainty about its future.
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Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
America's grid is at a critical crossroads, and the stakes are high for government officials and utility regulators to choose the right path forward.
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Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Inventory levels at Cushing, Oklahoma, the pipeline crossroads of the United States, fell just below 19 million barrels last week, the lowest since August 2014.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Dallas city leaders were at a crossroads over the redesign and current construction plans of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
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Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
As international attendees hit up Rimini and Riccione, the showcase once again transforms the Riviera Romagnola into a beachfront crossroads for the television industry.
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Ben Croll,
Variety,
25 June 2026
The announcement on the PGA Tour’s new format comes at a time where the competitive dynamic in professional golf is at a crossroads.
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Dominic Chu,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
May 21 – June 20 This morning brings a home-and-friends crossroads.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
American wine has never enjoyed greater global credibility, but the industry faces historic crossroads today, grappling with oversupply, declining consumption and growing uncertainty about its future.
—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
America's grid is at a critical crossroads, and the stakes are high for government officials and utility regulators to choose the right path forward.
—
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Inventory levels at Cushing, Oklahoma, the pipeline crossroads of the United States, fell just below 19 million barrels last week, the lowest since August 2014.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Dallas city leaders were at a crossroads over the redesign and current construction plans of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
As international attendees hit up Rimini and Riccione, the showcase once again transforms the Riviera Romagnola into a beachfront crossroads for the television industry.
—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
25 June 2026
The announcement on the PGA Tour’s new format comes at a time where the competitive dynamic in professional golf is at a crossroads.
—
Dominic Chu,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
May 21 – June 20 This morning brings a home-and-friends crossroads.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossroads
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The pilot program will install cameras in 10 high-traffic intersections for one year and issue $75 citations to red light runners.
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Authorities later determined that Robert, driving a car traveling north on Callis Road approaching its intersection with State Route 32, failed to yield to a stop sign.
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Andrea Davis, president and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, has spent 25 years planning emergency response and crisis management for organizations including Disney, Walmart, the FIFA World Cup and Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration.
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Psychological trauma is also emerging as a major secondary crisis.
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Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.
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Finding this underground hangout might be tricky, but look for the side door on the building at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Reed Street.
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The Manayunk/Norristown, Fox Chase and Chestnut Hill East Lines were suspended while SEPTA worked to clear the junction.
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Drive west, and the junction for Estadio Akron is less than 30 minutes away.
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“Crossroads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossroads. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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