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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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
As the global fashion industry accelerates its transformation, denim—a timeless staple—is reaching a critical junction in its journey towards sustainability.
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Carved, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
Mantle upwelling at Afar triple junction shaped by overriding plate dynamics.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
These influential manosphere podcasters exist at a dangerous junction between joking and truth-telling, where hosts riff on news-like content, but are not held to the journalistic standards often present in liberal satire shows.
—Allison Jiang, The Hill, 10 June 2025
The company’s global flagship on the junction of Regent Street and Oxford Street in the heart of London’s West End was a huge draw for shoppers of all ages and Topshop became the queen of cheap chic.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Carved, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
Mantle upwelling at Afar triple junction shaped by overriding plate dynamics.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
These influential manosphere podcasters exist at a dangerous junction between joking and truth-telling, where hosts riff on news-like content, but are not held to the journalistic standards often present in liberal satire shows.
—Allison Jiang, The Hill, 10 June 2025
The company’s global flagship on the junction of Regent Street and Oxford Street in the heart of London’s West End was a huge draw for shoppers of all ages and Topshop became the queen of cheap chic.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junction
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The companies best positioned for the future are the ones expanding that business travel decision-making intersection to include talent development and well-being.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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George Atallah is the founder and CEO of Somebody Advisors, a strategic consulting practice at the intersection of business, sports and entertainment.—
George Atallah,
Sportico.com,
31 July 2025
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This residential development will be at the northeast corner of Lannon Road (County Highway Y) and County Line Road (County Highway Q), according to village documents.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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That could lead to Johnson, the team’s top cover corner, shadowing the opponent’s top receiver in certain matchups.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Secret Wars represents a critical reorienting juncture for the franchise, Feige indicated, but hesitated to call it a reboot.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
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Zori started at the firm two weeks ago and will have a hefty portfolio during this critical juncture for the venture industry.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
21 July 2025
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The timing has sparked speculation among fans who view the cancellation through the lens of Paramount's pending merger and the company's recent settlement of a lawsuit with Trump over a 60 Minutes report.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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That merger combined the two smallest major railroads in North America and left only six major freight railroads.—
Josh Funk,
Fortune,
18 July 2025
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His first loss came in a title unification bout against Ngannou.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Physicists have been looking for a recipe of quantum gravity and a unification theory for some time now.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
1 July 2025
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As trading becomes more competitive, consolidation is powerful.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The overhaul includes a new telecommunications network and potential consolidation of air traffic control facilities.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Some of Oscar’s studs and couplings are actually copies from a company called Goldsmiths and Silversmiths, which was founded in 1880 by members of my own family a few generations back.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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Complexity is often correlated with progress, and the coupling creates a fascinating problem, which is dramatically accelerated in our current world by the advent and increase in artificial intelligence.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 July 2025
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Leaders of both cities are expected to promote future collaboration and support a shared vision of greater connection, according to the city news release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Start at $55 per month for download and upload speeds of 300 Mbps. Fiber connection.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Junction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junction. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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