1
as in intersection
a place where roads meet
the fast-food chain has a restaurant at practically every crossroads
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples 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 crossroads
The United States stands at a crossroads.
—
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Hama is strategically located at a key crossroads in western-central Syria, providing direct supply lines between Damascus and Aleppo.
—Antoinette Radford, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
During the holiday season and the start of the New Year, workers often find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating a job change or career pivot.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The fall of Homs gave insurgents control over Syria's strategic heartland and key highway crossroads, severing Damascus from Assad's coastal strongholds of Latakia and Tartus, home to Russian military bases.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
The fall of Homs gives the insurgents control over Syria's strategic heartland and a key highway crossroads, severing Damascus from the coastal region that is the stronghold of Assad's Alawite sect and where his Russian allies have a naval base and air base.
—Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Timour Azhari, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Revelations from the study arrive as some Southern California and Central Coast cougars are at a crossroads.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Creative Renaissance The advertising industry is at a crossroads.
—Flavio Vidigal, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
One way or another, Liverpool is facing a crossroads with its goalkeepers at some point in the near future.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Hama is strategically located at a key crossroads in western-central Syria, providing direct supply lines between Damascus and Aleppo.
—Antoinette Radford, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
During the holiday season and the start of the New Year, workers often find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating a job change or career pivot.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The fall of Homs gave insurgents control over Syria's strategic heartland and key highway crossroads, severing Damascus from Assad's coastal strongholds of Latakia and Tartus, home to Russian military bases.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
The fall of Homs gives the insurgents control over Syria's strategic heartland and a key highway crossroads, severing Damascus from the coastal region that is the stronghold of Assad's Alawite sect and where his Russian allies have a naval base and air base.
—Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Timour Azhari, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Revelations from the study arrive as some Southern California and Central Coast cougars are at a crossroads.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Creative Renaissance The advertising industry is at a crossroads.
—Flavio Vidigal, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
One way or another, Liverpool is facing a crossroads with its goalkeepers at some point in the near future.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossroads
Noun
-
The pond is west of the Oak Creek Parkway and Mill Road intersection.Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
-
There’s even a fine-wine purveyor, Berkeley and Stuart, named after the intersection where Grill 23 sits, and where each of the partners got his start in the industry.Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Keep The Focus On Growth And Distraction From Crisis Don’t get stuck on the crisis.Vera Petryk, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
-
Sales of firearms on Black Friday were surprisingly strong, with some retailers reporting their best post-Thanksgiving sales day since the 2020 COVID-19 crisis.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Brunson, who had already moved off the ball and stationed himself in the corner, begins a subtle drift toward half court.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
-
The site will not have its own parking due to the small size of the area near the corner of South 76th Street.Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Large earthquakes also occurred near the junction in northern California in previous Decembers, according to the geological survey.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
-
Thence along the middle thereof to its junction with the Flint River; Thence straight to the Head of Saint Mary’s River, and thence down along the middle of Saint Mary’s River to the Atlantic Ocean.Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 14 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near crossroads
Cite this Entry
“Crossroads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossroads. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share