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as in intersection
usually crossroads plural
a place where roads meet
the fast-food chain has a restaurant at practically every crossroads
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as in crisis
usually crossroads plural
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
we've come to a crossroads, and we have to make a decision
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Recent Examples of crossroad
The failure to complete an agreement with Guerrero leaves the Jays at a crossroads with Shapiro entering the final year of his contract and Atkins having only two years left on his deal.
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Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
The film follows a college professor (Julia Roberts) who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Now, displaced residents find themselves at a crossroads.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
At the start of the season, the Spain international’s career was at a crossroads.
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
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Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
The film follows a college professor (Julia Roberts) who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Now, displaced residents find themselves at a crossroads.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
At the start of the season, the Spain international’s career was at a crossroads.
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossroad
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The collision occurred around 6:38 p.m. near the intersection of Alhambra Avenue and Elderwood Drive and Glenview Drive, according to a Saturday news release by the Martinez Police Department.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Guggenheim Bilbao’s new in situ exhibition series sits at the intersection of art, science and technology and is designed to spotlight site-specific, experiential artworks that create a dialogue with the Museum’s architecture.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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As the government scrambles, President Evelyn Mitchell (Angela Bassett) enlists former President George Mullen (Robert De Niro) to lead a crisis response team dubbed the Zero Day Commission.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Thick paperwork still in my hand, the rape crisis counselor’s new underwear still on my body, a hospital band on my wrist.—
Amanda Nguyen,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Pro Football Focus gave Hobbs an overall grade of 61.4 last season, which ranked 110th out of 223 corners.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Elam was looked at to be a lockdown corner and showed flashes of that during his rookie season with the Bills.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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However, the solid and steady labor market appears to be approaching another junction, as well as some obstacles in the road.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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The busiest entrance to Birch Road is from the north via Isherwood Road, just past top-flight rugby union side Sale Sharks’ training ground and the junction of Carrington Lane and Flixton Road, where the former becomes Manchester Road.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Crossroad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossroad. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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