1
as in point
a particular and often important moment in time
at the present juncture, I think the country is looking for a strong president
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as in junction
a place where two or more things are united
the water is leaking at the juncture of those two pipes
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as in crisis
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
we have now arrived at a juncture where something must be done to avert war
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Recent Examples of juncture
Not just the dénouement after the lightbulb’s blinking but reaching the juncture in which a realization can even be made.
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Willing Davidson, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
But there is also an acceptance that, regardless of this success, for at least a few players, this summer represents a natural juncture for them to be moved on, or at least replaced in the starting XI.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
At the heart of this week’s episode were critical junctures for two couples.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Apr. 2025
Sadly, college basketball is in unfettered disarray at this juncture.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2025
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Willing Davidson, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
But there is also an acceptance that, regardless of this success, for at least a few players, this summer represents a natural juncture for them to be moved on, or at least replaced in the starting XI.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
At the heart of this week’s episode were critical junctures for two couples.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Apr. 2025
Sadly, college basketball is in unfettered disarray at this juncture.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juncture
Noun
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At one point, physicians even considered halting treatment to allow Pope Francis to die peacefully.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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From there, hit other major points of interest including the Burwell School Historic Site, an important site in the struggle for women’s education in America, and the Alexander Dickson House, a significant Civil War-era home that now serves as the Hillsborough Visitor Center.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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Tight junctions are barriers that protect your gut from external threats like toxins and viruses.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Tight junctions play an important role in maintaining the structure of your intestinal barrier.—
Cristina Palacios,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2025
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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
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The team averted a crisis on beam, with junior Jordan Bowers delivering a stellar routine after a fall from the prior athlete.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Erceg was down for a few moments before being helped to the dugout.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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As funny as the film is, there are also some incredibly intimate moments.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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Flight passenger orders pizza for entire plane amid 4-hour delay A generous plane passenger whose departure from South Carolina had been delayed for four hours tried to make the best of a frustrating situation by ordering pizza for everyone on the flight at Charleston International Airport.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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For now Williams will remain a high-wire act who may or not be in there for save chances the next few times that situation arises for the Yankees, who may get two saves chances Sunday.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Between the six patients, there were gunshots to the torso, face and other extremities, Howard said.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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But the whole book is a wondrous exploration of the extremities of existence.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Juncture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juncture. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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