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 Critics see a once-lively multiethnic crossroads suffocated by Chinese authoritarianism. — David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2026 Two of Atlanta’s foundational pieces are at a crossroads in their respective futures with the Braves. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026 While Wilson was only speaking for the defense, his theme accurately describes the crossroads the Giants have reached as a team here in early October. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026 Indiana is well positioned to compete, literally as the crossroads of America. — Jeff Danielson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crossroad

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossroad

Noun

The project was first heard by the Planning Commission in September, when commissioners voted to continue the discussion due to concerns about traffic at the nearby intersection of Waterman Road and Rancho Drive.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
In June, Lowes Foods opened its seventh area store at the intersection of Kannapolis Parkway and Rogers Lake Road in Kannapolis.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of intersection

Noun

The ever-rising risk premium demanded by investors for holding those bonds shows that traders are still unconvinced that the French government has a plan to resolve its budget crisis.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
But concrete reef structures powered by artificial intelligence could help to combat the environmental crisis.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of crisis

Noun

Local Halloween shops were opening on every corner, and Party City was [at the time] the main destination.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Wembanyama made a three-point play inside, Julian Champagnie hit a corner 3, and Wembanyama elevated to convert a pass from Stephon Castle into dunk while getting fouled.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of corner

Noun

Along the way, the riders crossed mountain passes, passed through towns and villages, and dealt with the usual assortment of traffic and junctions.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
Gins, Oudard said, sit at the crucial junction where agricultural output becomes textile industry input.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026