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as in moments
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 junctions
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 crossroads
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 junctures
It’s been on display at various junctures this season.
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Both at junctures of their careers have excelled as sixth men.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
In fact, the Americana at Brand Memes Instagram account is currently running a March Madness-style bracket of the city’s worst junctures.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
States risk losing federal election funds at various junctures for noncompliance.
—Lisa Mascaro The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
The Red circles depict excellent junctures to sell silver and buy gold.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Council members fielding those complaints blame the state of the fleet, with plow trucks breaking down in record numbers at critical junctures.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
The 49ers may be hobbled, especially on defense, but their defense has been rock-solid, especially during crucial junctures of games.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
There's something so deeply satisfying about winnowing a huge capital ship down to its smallest components, finding critical welds and junctures, and melting them apart with your heat laser.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Josh Yohe, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Both at junctures of their careers have excelled as sixth men.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
In fact, the Americana at Brand Memes Instagram account is currently running a March Madness-style bracket of the city’s worst junctures.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
States risk losing federal election funds at various junctures for noncompliance.
—Lisa Mascaro The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
The Red circles depict excellent junctures to sell silver and buy gold.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Council members fielding those complaints blame the state of the fleet, with plow trucks breaking down in record numbers at critical junctures.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
The 49ers may be hobbled, especially on defense, but their defense has been rock-solid, especially during crucial junctures of games.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
There's something so deeply satisfying about winnowing a huge capital ship down to its smallest components, finding critical welds and junctures, and melting them apart with your heat laser.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for junctures
Noun
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Those moments are essential for the development of both players and one reason Shelton enjoys facing Jackson the most.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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There were some touching moments as well.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The new device incorporates strontium and titanium to create internal p-n junctions that act as smooth electronic gates.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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The citric acid reacted with the cellulose to form cross-links, which are chemical junctions that bind the cellulose molecules.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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Creative differences between Levinson and HBO over where to go from this existential crossroads delayed the season even further.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Surely, every generation faces this devastating crossroads of actual adulthood.—
Annah Feinberg,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Banchero made six of his first eight shots to reach 13 first-half points and added four rebounds and three assists before the break.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Clay Fuller, the Republican candidate, prevailed by 12 points.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Especially if there is a crosswalk beyond a stop sign and at blind intersections, often created by subdivision entry monuments, walls and shrubs.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Pubentz said four-way stop intersections have 32 vehicle conflict points.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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For some, the war in Iran has raised urgent questions about how much attention the US can sustain if multiple crises unfold at once.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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But after economic crises, Orbán came to power by promising prosperity to the rich and poor, said Gábor Scheiring, a former Hungarian lawmaker now teaching at Georgetown University in Qatar.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2026
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NDiaye’s commitment to these situations is unwavering.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The funding allocated to Baltimore aims to prevent situations like that one.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Junctures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junctures. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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