conjunctures

noun

plural of conjuncture
as in crises
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action an unfortunate conjuncture of events—peak demand at a time of reduced output from hurricane-ravished refineries—resulted in skyrocketing gas prices

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  1. crises
  2. crossroads
Noun
  • These educational crises—combined with evolutions in technology and culture—have rendered the experience of reading fiction, let alone poetry, a dispensable element of human life.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 8 July 2026
  • Bolstered by poetic visuals and stunning performances from the young cast, Thorne’s psychological approach offers profound insight into the unconscious impulses that underlie our current political crises.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026
Definition of crises
Noun
  • Inventories in Cushing, Oklahoma, the pipeline crossroads of America, remain below operational stress levels.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • In India, a Monitor writer’s awe-inspiring train ride through the Himalayas reveals a region at a political and social crossroads.
    — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026
Definition of crossroads
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“Conjunctures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjunctures. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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