Thesaurus results for CROSSROAD

crossroad

noun

ˈkrȯs-ˌrōd

Definition of crossroad

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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Relevance

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 Funding for the police and fire departments is at a crossroads in Oakland County, Michigan. — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Rapid technology evolution is unavoidable, and every day will bring a new tool and another crossroads. — Dani Mariano, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 One year and one week later, the Cincinnati Reds selected Gausman off waivers as his career reached a crossroads. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 The city of my childhood was a British colony, a thriving financial center, and one of Asia’s great crossroads. — Mimi Thorisson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crossroad

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossroad

Noun

The park, located just south of the intersection of Highway 1 and Tunitas Creek Road, will be open seven days a week.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Police have closed the Beach Boulevard and 15th Street intersection until further notice.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of intersection

Noun

Perez reached safely on the play to put runners on the corners, and two pitches later, Isaac Collins gave the Royals the lead on an RBI double.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
Additionally, cornerback Keisean Nixon struggled notably in one-on-one drills, giving up multiple scores and dropping an interception, raising questions about his role as the team's top corner.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of corner

Noun

Precautionary measure The rains caused a short circuit in a junction box, leading a lift station to malfunction, officials said.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026
The mesh has to stretch to fit, subtly changing the positions of every junction.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026