Thesaurus results for CROSSROAD

crossroad

noun

ˈkrȯs-ˌrōd

Definition of crossroad

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 Despite being on the job as Edmonton Oilers general manager for just two summers, Stan Bowman stands at a crossroads as July 1, 2026, arrives. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 30 June 2026 American wine has never enjoyed greater global credibility, but the industry faces historic crossroads today, grappling with oversupply, declining consumption and growing uncertainty about its future. — Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 America's grid is at a critical crossroads, and the stakes are high for government officials and utility regulators to choose the right path forward. — Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 As international attendees hit up Rimini and Riccione, the showcase once again transforms the Riviera Romagnola into a beachfront crossroads for the television industry. — Ben Croll, Variety, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crossroad

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossroad

Noun

The buildings are located at the intersection of North Lawn and Scarritt avenues.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Michelle O'Connor is Founder of The Digital Future, Co-Founder of Converge Labs, and a builder at the intersection of Crypto, AI, Bio.

— Michelle O'Connor, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of intersection

Noun

Bass said that the Lineage crisis is an environmental justice issue and highlights the health risks communities of color are disproportionately exposed to.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Singleton’s leadership was tested during the 2008 financial crisis and Great Recession, and again during the COVID pandemic.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Definition of crisis

Noun

Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Finding this underground hangout might be tricky, but look for the side door on the building at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Reed Street.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026