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 These are carefully compiled for each city, meter-by-meter, junction by junction, before a car can operate there. — New Atlas, 20 June 2026 Bananal Island lies between the Javae and Araguaia rivers at the junction of Brazil's top soy and cattle-producing states of Tocantins, Mato Grosso and Para. — ABC News, 19 June 2026 Most importantly, the Cajon Pass, at the junction of the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults, could facilitate a joint rupture of the two faults. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 19 June 2026 This one runs from just outside the Basin down to the junction with Dorset Street. — Literary Hub, 17 June 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
  • Near a busy intersection in Shawnee, a red, white and blue sign juts out in front of a two-story home with a white picket fence.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Bystander video filmed from a nearby car shows officers on the ground at an intersection, struggling with a man who is then pulled up to his feet.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of intersection
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  • This merging of influences into our lives occurs with the most important aspects of life.
    — Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026
  • Warner and Paramount argue that merging will be good for growth in the industry and give consumers access to more content, especially if HBO Max and Paramount+ libraries are combined.
    — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of merging
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  • His Cedar Island Drive house is on a corner lot of sorts, which throws a bow right at I-285.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
  • He was pulled after giving up back-to-back hits with one out in the fourth to put runners on the corners.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of corner
Noun
  • Despite these challenges, Wong still represented a critical juncture for immigrants, in particular for those of Asian American descent.
    — Claire Ke, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
  • Although much of the focus typically centers around those drafted in June, the development of second-year players is extremely important at this juncture of the offseason.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of juncture
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  • But Nexstar tried to do that after its merger with Tegna was enjoined in April — and is still stuck in limbo with no assurance of resolution anytime soon.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 July 2026
  • Last month, the Department of Justice greenlit the Paramount-Warners Brothers merger, the same month David Ellison attended an Ultimate Fighting Championship celebration at the White House.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of merger
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  • The economists also advocate for temporary aid to workers and the most vulnerable groups exposed to the shock of price liberalization, currency unification, and unemployment due to the restructuring of state enterprises.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared in late 2023 that the two Koreas were separate hostile states rather than partners seeking eventual unification, a fundamental shift from its traditional approach to the South.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 23 July 2026
Definition of unification
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  • This move highlights the consolidation trend in the industry.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 23 July 2026
  • Before taking out a debt consolidation loan, compare the APR, fees and repayment term carefully.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 23 July 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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