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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
Both at junctures of their careers have excelled as sixth men.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
This inaction, not just in January but over several transfer windows and key junctures, is more to blame for the collapse at the Metropolitano on Tuesday than the hapless Tudor’s choice to give Kinsky a go.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 11 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 green circles depict excellent junctures to buy silver and sell 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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
This inaction, not just in January but over several transfer windows and key junctures, is more to blame for the collapse at the Metropolitano on Tuesday than the hapless Tudor’s choice to give Kinsky a go.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 11 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 green circles depict excellent junctures to buy silver and sell 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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Tyler Herro scored 30 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Miami Heat used a 14-0 run in the final moments to rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 119-109 on Monday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Here’s a look at some of Cochran’s moments on the show.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 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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The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have each worked hard to be seen as the crossroads for business, politics and innovation, hosting global sporting events from Formula 1 to high-stakes boxing championships and top-tier golf tournaments.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Shoulder surgery and a months-long rehab at this point in his career puts him at a crossroads, but the early signals from his recovery look positive.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tyler Herro added 18 points for the Heat.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Houston standout put up 42 points in a loss at Texas Tech.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The changes are part of plans for four intersections where high crash rates have been a problem.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Here's what else is coming Impact fee dollars paid by the developer will also pay for road and infrastructure improvements, including the reconstruction of roads close by and the addition of roundabouts at some intersections.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
24 Mar. 2026
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Gas is still cheaper than in several prior geopolitical crises and energy is a smaller share of people's expenses.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Structural adjustment programs devastated social services through budget cuts and user fees, creating barriers for the poor to access basic health care and education, while the liberalization of mining sectors caused severe environmental degradation and health crises.—
Sven van Mourik,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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That’s because many federal immigration laws are built around the presumption of birthright citizenship and don’t address situations like that, though the laws could change.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Instead of posing questions about geography or world affairs, the test asked him to tackle hypothetical situations, from the frustrating to the dangerous.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Junctures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junctures. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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