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How does the noun juncture differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of juncture are contingency, crisis, emergency, exigency, pinch, straits, and strait. While all these words mean "a critical or crucial time or state of affairs," juncture stresses the significant concurrence or convergence of events.

an important juncture in our country's history

In what contexts can contingency take the place of juncture?

While the synonyms contingency and juncture are close in meaning, contingency implies an emergency or exigency that is regarded as possible but uncertain of occurrence.

contingency plans

Where would crisis be a reasonable alternative to juncture?

Although the words crisis and juncture have much in common, crisis applies to a juncture whose outcome will make a decisive difference.

a crisis of confidence

When might emergency be a better fit than juncture?

The words emergency and juncture are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, emergency applies to a sudden unforeseen situation requiring prompt action to avoid disaster.

the presence of mind needed to deal with emergencies

When would exigency be a good substitute for juncture?

While in some cases nearly identical to juncture, exigency stresses the pressure of restrictions or urgency of demands created by a special situation.

provide for exigencies

How does the word pinch relate to other synonyms for juncture?

Pinch implies urgency or pressure for action to a less intense degree than exigency or emergency.

come through in a pinch

How are the words strait and straits related as synonyms of juncture?

Strait, now commonly straits, applies to a troublesome situation from which escape is extremely difficult.

in dire straits

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of juncture The global festival, which promotes LGBTQ+ visibility and awareness, comes at a historic juncture − as LGBTQ+ rights face increasing hostility and the White House targets the community. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 6 June 2025 At that key juncture, Scheffler fixed himself, midstream. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025 For anyone who has a calendar, that penciled in deadline is looking pretty unlikely at this juncture. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 June 2025 While the pressure is on, the Sky front office feels that panicked decisions are the enemy at this juncture of a disappointing start. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for juncture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juncture
Noun
  • Colapinto and Yuki Tsunoda were fighting for a position outside of the points at the same time.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
  • But the absurd has become almost predictable at this point.
    Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Mantle upwelling at Afar triple junction shaped by overriding plate dynamics.
    Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
  • These influential manosphere podcasters exist at a dangerous junction between joking and truth-telling, where hosts riff on news-like content, but are not held to the journalistic standards often present in liberal satire shows.
    Allison Jiang, The Hill, 10 June 2025
Noun
  • Stablecoins have, historically, flourished where there is economic instability and global crisis may further support the cross-border reliance on the stability of the U.S. currency.
    Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • After signing it Monday evening, Newsom heralded it as a solution to the state’s affordability crisis, which reached a fever pitch last year and peaked when a series of wildfires devastated Los Angeles in January, burning thousands of homes.
    Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • While season 1 of The Waterfront has already dropped and delivered its fair share of jaw-dropping moments, things are only going to get messier in a possible second season.
    Allison DeGrushe Published, EW.com, 29 June 2025
  • During the most important moments of the season, Redick was in over his head.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • First, make the time and effort to understand your ideal customer profile and identify the intersection between your expertise and their business needs.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • The intersection where the fatal crash occurred is now one of interest for camera installation, according to Carmen Boeger, a Nampa Police Department spokesperson.
    Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • His situation has parallels with Carl Rushworth, who has run out of patience at the Amex Stadium.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • Just before halftime, Garcia dispossessed a Charlotte defender high up the field to create a three-on-two situation.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • According to the warrant affidavit, an autopsy later found Eaton died of blunt impact injury of her head, neck, torso and extremities.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2025
  • Other victims included Javier Castillo, 15, of Central Islip, who was befriended by gang members only to be hacked with a machete in the head, neck, torso and extremities in an isolated marsh.
    Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025

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“Juncture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juncture. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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