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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Relevance

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 The New Frontier section which is the crossroads between tech creativity and independent filmmaking will return to 2027 as New Frontier FLUX to showcase new works which are pushing boundaries in a biodigital world. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 July 2026 The Buccaneers, by the way, are at something of a crossroads. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 The Fed often finds itself at a crossroads, balancing its dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 24 July 2026 The Netflix dating show follows couples at a crossroads in their relationships. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for crossroad

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossroad

Noun

DeKalb County Sheriff's officials said, shortly after noon, a 2025 Mazda CX-5, a Mack semi-tractor trailer hauling gravel, and a 2013 Nissan Altima collided at the intersection of Illinois Route 23 and Melms Road.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
State law allows crossings outside marked crosswalks or intersections if they can be completed safely and don’t create a traffic hazard.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of intersection

Noun

After returning home, Cheogyal restarted his life and education in his home county Drago (Luhuo in Chinese), located in the rolling grasslands and mountains of a Tibetan region of Sichuan, on the southeastern corner of the Tibet-Qinghai plateau.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Femi blasted Lesnar with a trio of body shots and running uppercuts in the corner.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of corner

Noun

Precautionary measure The rains caused a short circuit in a junction box, leading a lift station to malfunction, officials said.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026
The mesh has to stretch to fit, subtly changing the positions of every junction.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026