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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
Turned to music, his body emerges from the ditch and now the dust is beautiful, a labyrinth of intersecting crossroads.
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Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
This crossroads of the world is set to become a crossroads for design-conscious travelers, too.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
The intersection of Waukegan and Westleigh Roads in Lake Forest is set for a major overhaul later this year as the city seeks to improve traffic flow and safety at the busy crossroads.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Here’s a closer look at Greenland’s position at a crossroads for nuclear defense.
—John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
When Sam Darnold arrived in San Francisco before the 2023 season, his NFL career was at a crossroads.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Here’s a closer look at Greenland’s position at a crossroads for nuclear defense.
—John Leicester, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
At the crossroads of environmental advocacy, creative expression and community leadership, Deni Luna, MA, stands as a woman whose diverse career reflects the complex challenges of today.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
And perhaps most importantly, the Metropolitan Transit System is at a financial crossroads that could lead to either major service cuts or a significant expansion if local voters approve a possible 2028 ballot measure.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
This crossroads of the world is set to become a crossroads for design-conscious travelers, too.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
The intersection of Waukegan and Westleigh Roads in Lake Forest is set for a major overhaul later this year as the city seeks to improve traffic flow and safety at the busy crossroads.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Here’s a closer look at Greenland’s position at a crossroads for nuclear defense.
—John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
When Sam Darnold arrived in San Francisco before the 2023 season, his NFL career was at a crossroads.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Here’s a closer look at Greenland’s position at a crossroads for nuclear defense.
—John Leicester, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
At the crossroads of environmental advocacy, creative expression and community leadership, Deni Luna, MA, stands as a woman whose diverse career reflects the complex challenges of today.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
And perhaps most importantly, the Metropolitan Transit System is at a financial crossroads that could lead to either major service cuts or a significant expansion if local voters approve a possible 2028 ballot measure.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossroads
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His work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, behavior change, and technology.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Historical figures such as Vietnam’s crown prince Bảo Long, Empress Nam Phương, and Emperor Khải Định of the Nguyễn dynasty, a period marked by a rich cultural intersection between Vietnam and the Western world, are a nod to the brand’s own ambitions.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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In moments of crisis—when communities are grieving, divided, or searching for ways to care for one another—nonprofits stand on the front lines, holding our social fabric together through connection, healing, and support.—
Cat Ward,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kim all but disappeared from public view, until the president declared martial law late one Tuesday night in December 2023, launching the nation – and the couple – into a far bigger crisis.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Snack on a Umm Ali pastry while sipping a karak chai (the local spiced tea, a mix of black tea, cardamom and condensed milk found on every street corner).—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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But no one outside of the most credulous corners of the media are buying it.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Researchers have created a new molecule that naturally forms p/n junctions, structures that are vital for converting sunlight into electricity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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Every home has little cracks between where wires come out of drywall and other pathways where lights or junction boxes go.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Crossroads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossroads. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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