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 Although geopolitical analysts love to talk about turning points, crossroads, and dilemmas, many governments have a prosaic tendency to defy these dramatic predictions and muddle through. — Ben Bland, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Daltrey just began a run of solo dates in America, and Townshend is recovering from a knee replacement surgery that forced him to cancel an appearance at Eric Clapton’s crossroads festival in Austin, Texas, later this month. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 And simultaneously cast it back, asking what errors in our past have brought us to this crossroads. — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026 Before Syria’s civil war began, in 2011, the country had served as a commercial crossroads between Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, and the Mediterranean, connecting Gulf states to European markets. — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crossroad

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossroad

Noun

The intersection of video games and trading cards has been a hotbed of activity and collaborations.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
The way Krouse sees it, honey sits at a unique intersection of longevity science and ancient remedies.

— Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of intersection

Noun

My personal concern is especially based on the fact that their huge need for additional electricity generation could very well ruin our ability to reduce carbon emissions and avoid a climate crisis.

— Martin Kushler, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026
Toxic haze and smoke have caused a health crisis in neighboring countries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of crisis

Noun

Jacob Ramsey’s equaliser was also a demonstration of composure in a pressurised moment, with the midfielder calmly slotting into the bottom right-hand corner, making sure to keep his effort low.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Mensah capped that drive with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Toney and the two connected on a 2-yard score on the next possession with Toney punctuating both TDs with a Heisman pose for the Hurricanes fans in that corner of the stadium.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of corner

Noun

Located at the junction of three continents—Europe, Asia, and Africa—the region has historically been a crossroads for conquerors, peoples, trade, and ideas.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
But at the junction of Sexta Calle and Tercera Avenida, Molly’s feet drag.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026