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 By 2004, Michael, Magic and Bird had officially hung up their sneakers, and the NBA was failing during its critical crossroads. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 Hilton argued that California is at a crossroads, pointing to residents and businesses moving out of the state. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Testing that theory, Molly and Frankie start the film at a crossroads. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 Funding for the police and fire departments is at a crossroads in Oakland County, Michigan. — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crossroad

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossroad

Noun

The intersection was closed for several hours as crews cleared the roadway, police said.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026
The show will feature conversations with creators, executives, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders about the intersection of the creator economy and Hollywood.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of intersection

Noun

Hentges put the tying run on base by plunking pinch-hitter Jahmai Jones, then Red Sox put runners on the corners as Andruw Monasterio beat out a potential double play ball.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
Near the left corner of the 6-yard box, Pereyra turned and flicked a shot inside the back post.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of corner

Noun

The evidence comes from collision patterns and comparisons with theoretical models, rather than from directly observing a baryon junction inside a proton.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
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