1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in junctions
a place where two or more things are united
the water is leaking at the juncture of those two pipes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for junctures
Noun
-
Led by coach Doug Groff, The Wildcats went on a 9-0 run in the final moments to capture the program-defining victory.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025 -
That’s no surprise, as the Royals continue to trust him in big moments.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Baltimore County is at a crossroads.—
Tom Quirk,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Dec. 2024
-
The sun squaring off with the nodes can present a professional crossroads.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
It was built to protect Florida and the Atlantic trade route, and is now the oldest masonry fortification on the continent, interpreting more than 450 years of cultural intersections.—
Food Drink Life,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
-
Mark Tseng-Putterman is a writer and historian working at the intersections of Asian American social movements, Cold War militarism, and US-Asia relations.—
Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made by History,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
That pandemic for many across the globe also triggered mental health crises.—
David Ko,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
-
Mental health crises are now increasingly discussed, which is great because that’s important to finding solutions.—
David Ko,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Neil Eggleston, who served as White House counsel during former President Barack Obama’s second term but is not part of Biden’s review, said clemency for categories of defendants is a policy decision typically driven by advocacy groups rather than individuals trying to rectify their own situations.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
-
Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions, and in some situations, AAA may need to make other arrangements to get an impaired individual a safe ride home, AAA said.—
Natalie Davies,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Junctures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junctures. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share