junction

noun

ˈjəŋ(k)-shən How to pronounce junction (audio)
Definition of junctionnext
1
as in intersection
a place where two or more things are united situated at the junction of several major railways, the city has long been a transportation hub

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2
as in merging
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one the junction of the coalition's two military forces has not been without problems

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3
as in corner
a place where roads meet the town finally installed a traffic light at that busy junction

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Recent Examples of junction Precautionary measure The rains caused a short circuit in a junction box, leading a lift station to malfunction, officials said. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026 The ranch spans about 245 acres and sits at the junction of Highway 1 and Highway 84, with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 Fiber from the backbone would run to networking equipment at each town’s electrical substation, where passive optical splitters would distribute the connection among many households without requiring powered equipment at every junction. — IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026 The cells are connected by proteins called tight junctions, which act like tiny gatekeepers. — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for junction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for junction
  1. intersection
  2. merging
  3. corner
  4. juncture
  5. merger
  6. unification
  7. consolidation
  8. connecting
Noun
  • Robert and Mary Murray lived out in the country, north of British New York, at the future intersection of 37th and Park, atop an actual hill.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Near the intersection of Olive Street and East Sixth Street in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast sits Nelson’s home, which has been in the family for generations.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of intersection
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  • Founded in 2013, Off-White pioneered the merging of the worlds of streetwear and luxury that drove much of fashion in the mid-2010s.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The agreement comes on the heels of Pine Villa Elementary merging with Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts to form a K-12 campus in Goulds.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of merging
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  • Jacob Ramsey’s equaliser was also a demonstration of composure in a pressurised moment, with the midfielder calmly slotting into the bottom right-hand corner, making sure to keep his effort low.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Mensah capped that drive with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Toney and the two connected on a 2-yard score on the next possession with Toney punctuating both TDs with a Heisman pose for the Hurricanes fans in that corner of the stadium.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of corner
Noun
  • At this late juncture in the season, the instability of the Akira One’s revolving-door crew is taking its toll.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Coupled with improving economic growth and rising financial stability risks, the Bank of Korea may need to raise policy rates at an appropriate juncture.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of juncture
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  • Within days of each other, Nasdaq announced its acquisition of Instinet, its major electronic rival, while the NYSE announced its merger with Archipelago, greatly speeding up the transition from floor-based to fully electronic trading.
    — Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The merger and streaming boom created more jobs than any period in the history of the business — many of them platform-filler corporate crimes.
    — Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of merger
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  • Each entry will be assessed for audience impact, civic vision, unification, originality, and delivery, as outlined in rubric below.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Their goals are to improve the well being of children while promoting family unification, and to assist families to achieve economic and social self-sufficiency.
    — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of unification
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  • Meanwhile, the writers and actors warning you about consolidation do not live in the world.
    — Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Related Stories The changing landscape for French TV distribution in the wake of increasing consolidation and streaming dominance is one major topic du jour that is affecting industries across Europe.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of consolidation
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  • Two of the company's vessels, Icon and Star of the Seas, feature exterior doors to connecting cabins — replacing the traditional interior door, as Royal Caribbean Blog reported.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
  • According to Ryan, the right kitchen sells the dream of entertaining, connecting, and living well.
    — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Junction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junction. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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