Synonyms of crossroads

crossroads

noun

plural of crossroad

1

as in intersection

a place where roads meet

the fast-food chain has a restaurant at practically every crossroads

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intersection
• corner
• junction
• crossing
• carrefour
• interchange
• crossway(s)
• overpass
• circle
• underpass
• cloverleaf
• roundabout
• traffic circle
• rotary

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crisis
• situation
• juncture
• corner
• extremity
• emergency
• climax
• happening
• boiling point
• breaking point
• flash point
• head
• exigency
• clutch
• crunch
• Dunkirk
• possibility
• conjuncture
• spot
• point of no return
• moment of truth
• predicament
• milestone
• zero hour
• crunch time
• landmark
• fix
• tinderbox
• contingency
• turning point
• impasse
• condition
• strait
• pass
• stalemate
• deadlock
• hot water
• hole
• jam
• pinch
• last minute
• scrape
• last ditch
• eleventh hour

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crossroads

The New Frontier section which is the crossroads between tech creativity and independent filmmaking will return to 2027 as New Frontier FLUX to showcase new works which are pushing boundaries in a biodigital world. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 July 2026

The Buccaneers, by the way, are at something of a crossroads. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

The Fed often finds itself at a crossroads, balancing its dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 24 July 2026

In search of another, Lambert turned to the Houston Astros, a team that has transformed Ryan Pressly, Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole, Charlie Morton and countless other pitchers nearing a crossroads. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 23 July 2026

And Sahib believes haircare is arriving at exactly the same crossroads. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Given Syria’s location at the crossroads of Asia, Europe and the Middle East, organizers see the event as a chance to reconnect the country with regional and global supply chains and reestablish it as a competitive manufacturing hub. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

The Netflix dating show follows couples at a crossroads in their relationships. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

The mob then made its way to the crossroads of Fourth and Harnett Streets. — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 12 July 2026