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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
Saddique was the second grandfather to die at the intersection that year; Sau Voong, 84, was killed while biking at the same crossroads a few months earlier.
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Rao, now the chief technology officer at Roost, a nonprofit dedicated to building AI safety infrastructure, believes humankind is at a crucial crossroads for building safeguards for AI.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
On the international stage, the lawyer and leader of the Chilean Republican Party comes to power at a geopolitical crossroads, caught between the United States striving to regain its influence in Latin America and China, the main trading partner for both Chile and much of the region.
—Nayara Batschke, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
But at the moment there is no question that YouTube is the crossroads-of-the-world cornerstone of distribution for longform digital video content.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
That venue carried particular weight for Burns, who reflected on a personal crossroads between sports and music.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The new way to wear matte nails, blurred nails are at the crossroads between minimalist manicure and nail care.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
At 26, Bouyea found himself at a crossroads, with this final season of eligibility for a two-way contract.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Encourage him to evaluate the options before him at every major crossroads and consider what choice is in alignment with his beliefs.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Rao, now the chief technology officer at Roost, a nonprofit dedicated to building AI safety infrastructure, believes humankind is at a crucial crossroads for building safeguards for AI.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
On the international stage, the lawyer and leader of the Chilean Republican Party comes to power at a geopolitical crossroads, caught between the United States striving to regain its influence in Latin America and China, the main trading partner for both Chile and much of the region.
—Nayara Batschke, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
But at the moment there is no question that YouTube is the crossroads-of-the-world cornerstone of distribution for longform digital video content.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
That venue carried particular weight for Burns, who reflected on a personal crossroads between sports and music.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The new way to wear matte nails, blurred nails are at the crossroads between minimalist manicure and nail care.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
At 26, Bouyea found himself at a crossroads, with this final season of eligibility for a two-way contract.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Encourage him to evaluate the options before him at every major crossroads and consider what choice is in alignment with his beliefs.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossroads
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Some of the ideas to improve the Elmhurst neighborhood intersection include restricting parking, creating continuous bike lanes and eliminating the signal phase for Gerber Avenue, which also is a part of the complicated intersection.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The fight between Jada and another student from Mason Creek Middle School broke out March 5 at an intersection near the girl's home, Crawford said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce released a comprehensive binational report Wednesday outlining a five-pillar strategy to address the Tijuana River contamination crisis, a problem that has plagued South San Diego County communities for decades.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The conflict, which has raged on despite a truce brokered by the United States and Qatar, has sparked a huge humanitarian crisis, with at least 7 million people displaced.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Just a few weeks before, in January, federal immigration officers stood menacingly on the corner of Maple Avenue and 11th Street.—
Lilliam Rivera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Lush greenery springs from every corner and a team of chefs are hard at work behind the counter in the sleek open kitchen.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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Like many others on our list, this junction sits near a freeway.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The idea for the developer, Integral Communities of Newport Beach, to build the bridge was approved in 2019 as part of the second phase of the 577-acre development, which sits at the northwest corner of the Interstate 5-Highway 99 junction.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Crossroads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossroads. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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