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How does the noun juncture differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of juncture are contingency, crisis, emergency, exigency, pinch, straits, and strait. While all these words mean "a critical or crucial time or state of affairs," juncture stresses the significant concurrence or convergence of events.

an important juncture in our country's history

In what contexts can contingency take the place of juncture?

While the synonyms contingency and juncture are close in meaning, contingency implies an emergency or exigency that is regarded as possible but uncertain of occurrence.

contingency plans

Where would crisis be a reasonable alternative to juncture?

Although the words crisis and juncture have much in common, crisis applies to a juncture whose outcome will make a decisive difference.

a crisis of confidence

When might emergency be a better fit than juncture?

The words emergency and juncture are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, emergency applies to a sudden unforeseen situation requiring prompt action to avoid disaster.

the presence of mind needed to deal with emergencies

When would exigency be a good substitute for juncture?

While in some cases nearly identical to juncture, exigency stresses the pressure of restrictions or urgency of demands created by a special situation.

provide for exigencies

How does the word pinch relate to other synonyms for juncture?

Pinch implies urgency or pressure for action to a less intense degree than exigency or emergency.

come through in a pinch

How are the words strait and straits related as synonyms of juncture?

Strait, now commonly straits, applies to a troublesome situation from which escape is extremely difficult.

in dire straits

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of juncture Getty Images In the feverish race to adopt artificial intelligence, the financial world stands at a critical juncture. Dr. Vinay Nair, Founder and Ceo Of Tifin, CNBC, 10 June 2025 To a man, from talking to agents, team executives, whoever, there is not a lot of belief right now at this juncture. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025 Such a structure could evaluate far more deals with greater consistency while still maintaining the human touch at critical junctures. Aubrie Pagano, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 Loading your audio article WASHINGTON D.C. — Kyle Harrison finds himself at an interesting juncture in his major-league career. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for juncture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juncture
Noun
  • Jalen Williams added 16 points and Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 10 points.
    Joe Vardon, New York Times, 20 June 2025
  • If either team were to lose this match, they would effectively be eliminated from contention after both failed to gain any points during their Gold Cup openers.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Even amid crises, the system generates new leaders, factions, and power centers.
    Narges Bajoghli, Time, 19 June 2025
  • Trump is also facing growing skepticism about deepening U.S. involvement in the Mideast crisis from some of his most ardent supporters.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • Especially when these parents are supplying us with some of the show’s best moments.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 18 June 2025
  • On the higher education side, Callison-Burch shares how Penn Engineering is responding to meet this moment.
    Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • First, make the time and effort to understand your ideal customer profile and identify the intersection between your expertise and their business needs.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • The intersection where the fatal crash occurred is now one of interest for camera installation, according to Carmen Boeger, a Nampa Police Department spokesperson.
    Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.
    J. Harry Jones, Ramona Sentinel, 19 July 2017
  • Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.
    John Roach, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017
Noun
  • His situation has parallels with Carl Rushworth, who has run out of patience at the Amex Stadium.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • Furthermore, in other situations, planting one that’s too large might be of concern as well, especially if the surrounding area is better suited for bedding cover, staging areas, water sources, etc.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • While no one reported seeing the shark, the victim had injuries consistent with a shark bite on an upper extremity, the chief said.
    Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 11 June 2025
  • The archaeologists eliminated soldiers on the lists who survived or lost an extremity.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 June 2025

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“Juncture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juncture. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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