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as in intersection
a place where two or more things are united
situated at the junction of several major railways, the city has long been a transportation hub
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as in merging
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the junction of the coalition's two military forces has not been without problems
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as in corner
a place where roads meet
the town finally installed a traffic light at that busy junction
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Recent Examples of junction
As the global fashion industry accelerates its transformation, denim—a timeless staple—is reaching a critical junction in its journey towards sustainability.
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Carved, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
Mantle upwelling at Afar triple junction shaped by overriding plate dynamics.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
These influential manosphere podcasters exist at a dangerous junction between joking and truth-telling, where hosts riff on news-like content, but are not held to the journalistic standards often present in liberal satire shows.
—Allison Jiang, The Hill, 10 June 2025
The company’s global flagship on the junction of Regent Street and Oxford Street in the heart of London’s West End was a huge draw for shoppers of all ages and Topshop became the queen of cheap chic.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Carved, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
Mantle upwelling at Afar triple junction shaped by overriding plate dynamics.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
These influential manosphere podcasters exist at a dangerous junction between joking and truth-telling, where hosts riff on news-like content, but are not held to the journalistic standards often present in liberal satire shows.
—Allison Jiang, The Hill, 10 June 2025
The company’s global flagship on the junction of Regent Street and Oxford Street in the heart of London’s West End was a huge draw for shoppers of all ages and Topshop became the queen of cheap chic.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junction
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The crash happened just after 7 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of South Downing Street and and East Arkansas Avenue, police said.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
18 July 2025
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The intersection of energy and cost management, occupant health and operational efficiency becomes particularly critical during summer months.—
Sissi Liu,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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This residential development will be at the northeast corner of Lannon Road (County Highway Y) and County Line Road (County Highway Q), according to village documents.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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In March, planning commissioners approved a preliminary site plan for a new restaurant at 100 N. Anderson Lane, at the corner of East Main Street.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Zori started at the firm two weeks ago and will have a hefty portfolio during this critical juncture for the venture industry.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
21 July 2025
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Secret Wars represents a critical reorienting juncture for the franchise, Feige indicated, but hesitated to call it a reboot.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
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The timing has sparked speculation among fans who view the cancellation through the lens of Paramount's pending merger and the company's recent settlement of a lawsuit with Trump over a 60 Minutes report.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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The settlement – and Paramount’s pending merger with Skydance Media – spurred speculation about Colbert’s future at CBS.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
18 July 2025
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In September 2019, Poirier faced Khabib Nurmagomedov in a title unification bout.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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According to the district's website, the unification will allow for enhanced curriculum and more balanced classroom sizes for students and teachers.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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In the past decade, the Department of Justice has stopped some mergers, but has not been very aggressive at stopping consolidation in the health-care industry, Dafny says.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
15 July 2025
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In a region on the lookout for signs of life with startup exits — and that enjoys a robust offering for deliveries — the consolidation between two local players may encourage cautious investors.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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Their coupling and recoupling when the Casa Amor islanders returned to the original villa proved to be one of the most controversial storylines on Love Island USA Season 7 after Taylor chose to stay coupled up with Clarke instead of returning to his previous relationship with Olandria.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
8 July 2025
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Viewers can vote for their favorite islanders via the Love Island app, influencing couplings and eliminations.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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At the heart of Patterson Farms is its connection to the community.—
Bates Homes,
Idaho Statesman,
20 July 2025
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Wallen did his best throughout to nurture the connection he’s been building with his ever-growing fan base this whole time.—
Ed Masley,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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“Junction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junction. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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