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as in point
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 junction
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 crisis
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 juncture
Both players faced critical junctures in their respective careers, as each is out of minor-league options.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2025
The next juncture of Hidalgo’s excellent career comes against fellow young ascendants Syla Swords and Olivia Olson.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
At various junctures, the data training included content covering various aspects of why the sky is blue.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
At this juncture, that miracle involves the film making enough money to cover its bloated production budget.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2025
The next juncture of Hidalgo’s excellent career comes against fellow young ascendants Syla Swords and Olivia Olson.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
At various junctures, the data training included content covering various aspects of why the sky is blue.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
At this juncture, that miracle involves the film making enough money to cover its bloated production budget.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juncture
Noun
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Goodrich leads all scorers with 39 points in the 106-98 loss at Chicago. 1972 — Wilt Chamberlain plays his last pro basketball game.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Read more: Warriors' Steve Kerr Offers Massive Update on Steph Curry Following Scary Injury Curry has been great for the Warriors this season, averaging 24.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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But the junction serves a practical purpose: a pit stop for hundreds of drivers a day, many from South Florida.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, contracts were awarded for the grading of Highway 13 between Jordan and New Prague, and for the new bridge in Jordan at the junction of highways 5 and 13.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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That’s a stark contrast to Ange Postecoglou’s high-intensity pressing style at Tottenham Hotspur, which is often cited as one of the reasons behind Spurs’ injury crisis and subsequent poor form this season.—
Steve Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Health workers are on the frontlines of disease, crises, and war, tirelessly working to save lives.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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An unexpected benefit is that the doctors and nurses treating these patients in their final moments were also uplifted by fulfilling their wishes and felt a deeper sense of purpose and meaning.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Saturday Night Live took a moment out from the comedy to pay tribute to former host Val Kilmer.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The murder mystery exists at the intersection of Elsbeth and Shondaland’s other White House show, Scandal, combining political intrigue with parlor-room puzzlement—and that parlor happens to be located in the most famous house in America.—
Scarlett Harris,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2025
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Deputies discovered two women with gunshot wounds after 7 p.m. at the intersection of Caldwell Street and Central Avenue, the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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Judging by the numbers, though, the situation in New Mexico is even more dire.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2025
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Debt relief programs usually charge between 15% and 25% of the total debt owed or the total amount that is eventually paid to the creditor, depending on the company and your financial situation.—
Víctor Rosario,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Once at the hospital, he was put on dialysis, and emergency surgery was done to help relieve pressure building in his extremities, according to ESPN.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Blue or Red Skin in One Limb A blood clot within an extremity vein can cause the skin to turn pinkish, reddish, or discolored.3 This change in skin color is due to inflammation of the surrounding tissues caused by restricting blood flow back up to the heart.—
Alicen Nelson MD,
Verywell Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Juncture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juncture. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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