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as in point
a particular and often important moment in time
at the present juncture, I think the country is looking for a strong president
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as in junction
a place where two or more things are united
the water is leaking at the juncture of those two pipes
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as in crisis
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
we have now arrived at a juncture where something must be done to avert war
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Recent Examples of juncture
That is merely one example, which doesn’t mean much on an individual level at this juncture; the Mets are interested in a number of relievers.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 27 July 2025
While unenforceable at this juncture, the ruling provides precedent and legal reasoning that will likely trickle to other jurisdictions in the years to come.
—Justin Worland, Time, 25 July 2025
As a consequence of AI, Hollywood is facing a critical juncture.
—Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Brown—whose greatest exploits, unlike those of Poitier and Washington, have been on television rather than on the silver screen—is back on TV at a more muddled juncture in the American racial story.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2025
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 27 July 2025
While unenforceable at this juncture, the ruling provides precedent and legal reasoning that will likely trickle to other jurisdictions in the years to come.
—Justin Worland, Time, 25 July 2025
As a consequence of AI, Hollywood is facing a critical juncture.
—Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Brown—whose greatest exploits, unlike those of Poitier and Washington, have been on television rather than on the silver screen—is back on TV at a more muddled juncture in the American racial story.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juncture
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At this point, circulation continues only in the warmer layer, and stratification takes place.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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Though the characters are fictional and some of the plot points are exaggerated, Williamson clarified that the impetus of the story was based on his father’s struggles and choices.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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As of Thursday, Highway 166 was closed from the northern junction of Highway 101 in Santa Maria to Perkins Road in New Cuyama, according to the California Department of Transportation.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Under the latest TxDOT proposal, the interstate would go from five to three lanes at that junction, with two lanes dedicated to traffic exiting onto Texas 174.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Aug. 2025
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Due to go into effect on Aug. 7, the new tariff has thrown the trade into crisis mode, especially in light of the other market forces complicating the industry.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
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Prioritize essential work and key customers, yet be realistic in terms of the crisis.—
Eyal Shamir,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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All the political ingredients of our current chaotic moment were already visible for those who knew to look.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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Vintage shops and thrift stores can be treasure troves for all odds and ends to fill any space of the house—especially because vintage decor is having a major moment right now.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
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Dallas police officers responded to the accident about 8 a.m. on Aug. 13 at the intersection of East Clarendon Drive and North Street, near the Dallas Zoo, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
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The intersection of technology, power, and culture.—
Jorge Garay,
Wired News,
13 Aug. 2025
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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
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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
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The situation escalated after that, with a bomb scare on a Frontier flight, an arrest and a still-active court case.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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The contents are not intended to be advice tailored to any particular person or situation.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Right tackle Austin Jackson was held out of his second practice after being stepped on, which led to a lower extremity injury.—
Omar Kelly
August 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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Other neurological symptoms can include memory loss, trouble concentrating, muscle weakness, or tingling and numbness in the extremities.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Juncture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juncture. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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