JUNCTION Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

junction

noun

ˈjəŋ(k)-shən

Definition of junction

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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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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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 There’s a pairing button on the top of the assembly, and around the back are black, white, and green wires for connecting the camera to a junction box. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 Along the way, the riders crossed mountain passes, passed through towns and villages, and dealt with the usual assortment of traffic and junctions. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 Urban grids are a tight mesh of streets and junctions, meaning that any two points on them are connected by many viable routes. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 In an era of $400 tasting menus, the cost lands as reasonable given the meal’s many junctions of meticulous artistry and down-to-earth deliciousness. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for junction

Recent Examples of Synonyms for junction

Noun

According to police, the cyclist was traveling west along the eastbound shoulder of East Main Street when a vehicle entered Main Street from Bill Irwin Street after stopping at the intersection.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Traffic shifts at the intersection of CO 7 and CO 42 will begin in early 2027.

— Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of intersection

Noun

Moreover, Shortreed noted that Disney’s collaborations showcase a merging of creative visions while focusing on craftsmanship and storytelling.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
DoorDash said the merging of the two companies will give customers more options at lower prices and offer more freedom and earning opportunities to the independent contractors who make the deliveries.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of merging

Noun

Its hidden zipper and interior corner ties help keep everything neatly in place, while the warm camel hue pairs beautifully with the deeper plum of the blanket.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
In the far top left corner, a large toyon tree has become a focal point, with steps below it leading down to the flat ground.

— Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of corner

Noun

That volatility in fuel prices has compounded JetBlue's struggles to slash costs and pivot to premium offerings at a critical juncture for the survival of ts business.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
At various junctures in his career, Greene worked for ABC7 Eyewitness News, KCAL 9 News and CBS 2 News.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of juncture

Noun

As the votes came in, SpaceX and Tesla shares dropped, as investors perhaps questioned if a potential merger between those firms may now be in doubt, with Musk’s political foes back in power and in a position to add friction.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026
Cahillane joined the company in January and paused work on plans to split the company in two, a move that would have reversed the blockbuster $46 billion merger from a decade ago.

— Maggie Roth, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of merger

Noun

Dodik has repeatedly called for the separation of the Bosnian Serb entity and its unification with Serbia, a call that has triggered fears of a revival of war-time ethnic tensions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Chain bookselling, which enabled the unification of the reading market, was one of the first heralds of a globalizing age.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of unification

Noun

Fields made two catches for 25 yards and was twice targeted on deep shots that just missed connecting.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of connecting

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