1
as in intersection
a place where roads meet
the fast-food chain has a restaurant at practically every crossroads
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as in crisis
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 crossroads
The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have each worked hard to be seen as the crossroads for business, politics and innovation, hosting global sporting events from Formula 1 to high-stakes boxing championships and top-tier golf tournaments.
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Emma Graham, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Shoulder surgery and a months-long rehab at this point in his career puts him at a crossroads, but the early signals from his recovery look positive.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Standing at the crossroads of history, their choices send them down radically different paths.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
The Heat soon enough will be at that crossroads with a payroll decision that could have enduring consequence.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
But Oluwaseyi’s move was the crossroads.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
Kojima’s denim industry is at a crossroads, where the love for its heritage and the desire to preserve it must meet the need for new generations to step in and carry the torch forward.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
The questions put Homeland Security at a crossroads.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
Immigration enforcement is at a crossroads.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Emma Graham, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Shoulder surgery and a months-long rehab at this point in his career puts him at a crossroads, but the early signals from his recovery look positive.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Standing at the crossroads of history, their choices send them down radically different paths.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
The Heat soon enough will be at that crossroads with a payroll decision that could have enduring consequence.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
But Oluwaseyi’s move was the crossroads.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
Kojima’s denim industry is at a crossroads, where the love for its heritage and the desire to preserve it must meet the need for new generations to step in and carry the torch forward.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
The questions put Homeland Security at a crossroads.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
Immigration enforcement is at a crossroads.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossroads
Noun
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Both of the brothers have visited the intersection where Tanya died.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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At the Sejongdaero intersection, some distance from the stage, readings hit 90 decibels.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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South Korea still plans to phase out use of coal, but the recent moves could outlast the crisis, Kim said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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The carrier recently parked 20 aircraft in Teruel Airport in Spain, a site typically used for long-term storage in crisis periods like the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Mar. 2026
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On the corner of Fairway Drive and Texas 26, a stage was set up where a slew of speakers stepped up to invigorate the crowd.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect moment to stock up on warm-weather needs, whether that means outfitting your spring wardrobe or upgrading your hydration game.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The new device incorporates strontium and titanium to create internal p-n junctions that act as smooth electronic gates.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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The citric acid reacted with the cellulose to form cross-links, which are chemical junctions that bind the cellulose molecules.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crossroads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossroads. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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