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crossroad

[kraws-rohd, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌroʊd, ˈkrɒs- /
NOUN
an intersecting road
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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Vernon Avenue Bridge — an industrial crossroad between old and new San Bernardino.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 9, 2026

The shock result leaves his distinguished career at a crossroad - or maybe hurtling into the stop sign.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2024

"AI is disrupting all areas of medicine, and the future of sleep medicine is poised at a transformational crossroad," said lead author Dr. Anuja Bandyopadhyay, chair of the Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee.

From Science Daily May 13, 2024

The street provides a crossroad between Georgia Avenue and University Boulevard, but residents contend that it is ill-suited for the amount of traffic it thereby gets.

From Washington Times Jul. 20, 2023

There’s not much here, a crossroad, woodland, and an abandoned church that looks like it’s ready to fall down.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

Or perhaps not, because experts say the Harry and Meghan brand is at a crossroads.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

They talked with the Los Angeles Times about their plans at the crossroads reached by American theater in light of Eustis’ imminent exit.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Sitting at a crossroads between fashion and performance, Nike has to hit the right notes in terms of what’s chic at the moment, but also offer truly innovative items for athletes.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

That’s the big news of the day, and it’s also a crossroads in your evening.

From Slate Jun. 15, 2026

I managed to reach the school bus while it waited at the crossroads by Mr. Rhydd's shop.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




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