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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
Toronto, meanwhile, is at a crossroads after a disappointing 74-88 season last year and with homegrown stars Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette set to enter their walk years.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
Both Russia and China see the northern reaches as a resource-rich crossroads, and melting ice grants new travel and trade routes as well as opportunities for military basing.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
If this was a crossroads, then the Bruins (11-5 overall, 2-3 Big Ten) certainly took the wrong turn.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Jon has been so instrumental in helping to guide Bruce, coming into his life at a moment where Bruce was really at a crossroads.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
Both Russia and China see the northern reaches as a resource-rich crossroads, and melting ice grants new travel and trade routes as well as opportunities for military basing.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
If this was a crossroads, then the Bruins (11-5 overall, 2-3 Big Ten) certainly took the wrong turn.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Jon has been so instrumental in helping to guide Bruce, coming into his life at a moment where Bruce was really at a crossroads.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossroad
Noun
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Sara Schapiro writes about the intersection of education, research and development, innovation, and public policy.—
Sara Schapiro,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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His case continues to generate debate about the intersection of race, justice and the U.S. legal system.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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In Episode 5, the strongest of the five that critics screened for review, Dr. Watson cares for a twenty-something woman amid her increasingly challenging sickle cell crisis.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Baltimore City Health Department has implemented several strategies to combat the opioid crisis, focusing on prevention, treatment access and harm reduction.—
Pradeep Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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The second goal for the Americans came in the 78th minute off a beautiful strike from Caden Clark into the top corner.—
Kyle Foley,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2025
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There were kids to play with right around the corner.—
Will Bahr,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Commuters crossing a junction near the Bank of England (BOE), left, in the City of London, UK, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
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The 'tracks' will all be completely static, a combination of tensioned cables stretching 150-300 m (500-985 ft), and shorter sections of steel rail for smooth turns and junctions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Crossroad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossroad. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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