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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.
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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.
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Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
States risk losing federal election funds at various junctures for noncompliance.
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Lisa Mascaro The Associated Press,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
The Red circles depict excellent junctures to sell silver and buy gold.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Rather than dressing exclusively for high summer, the collection acknowledged the quieter moments—a cool breeze after sunset or the first hint of autumn creeping into late August.
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But even Bassitt, watching the montage of his greatest Jays moments, appreciated the memories.
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Beyond Akkermansia muciniphila, Pendulum's products feature Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium beijerinckii, both butyrate-producing strains that fuel colon cells, support tight junctions in the gut lining, and stimulate GLP-1 production.
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The new device incorporates strontium and titanium to create internal p-n junctions that act as smooth electronic gates.
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How ‘The Ultimatum’ works The Ultimatum follows couples at a crossroads in their relationships.
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American wine has never enjoyed greater global credibility, but the industry faces historic crossroads today, grappling with oversupply, declining consumption and growing uncertainty about its future.
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Their Dingač gained international recognition after scoring 99 out of 100 points from Wine Enthusiast.
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Kendrick Perkins, Jemele Hill, Monica McNutt and Gilbert Arenas have all made comments suggesting a similar discomfort at various points.
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Roundabouts will also be constructed at the intersections of McCart Avenue and McPherson Boulevard, and McCart Avenue and North Crowley-Cleburne Road.
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As the color guards and marching band made their way down Lafayette Street, intersections were closed to vehicle traffic and dozens of police officers cleared the street on horse, car and bicycle.
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Famous fashion dolls Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) head to the Real World and deal with existential crises while things go goofily awry for the plastic folks in Barbie Land.
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New research reveals 80% of consumers learn about brand crises on social platforms, expecting swift, transparent engagement over traditional press releases.
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Since creditors generally recognize that recovering a portion of the balance may be preferable to receiving nothing, settlement discussions can often be productive in these situations.
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Police officers, firefighters, teachers, nurses, and countless others rely on teammates when facing stressful situations.
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“Junctures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junctures. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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