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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
That is the junction where a forensic psychosocial evaluation can become a catalyst for justice and promote the human dignity.
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Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
The square also has a new role as a traffic hub — this time, as a key junction for bicycles.
—Marie Patino, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
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
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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Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
The square also has a new role as a traffic hub — this time, as a key junction for bicycles.
—Marie Patino, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junction
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At the intersection where she was killed, mourners set up a memorial at the base of a tree.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Two cars collided in a T-bone crash at a north Centennial intersection late Wednesday night, killing a woman, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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The merging of brands following bank deals often moves much quicker.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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This bottleneck causes daily backups of at least half a mile, creating dangerous merging conditions into bumper-to-bumper traffic.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately for Pluto, the world has had plenty of big names in its corner over the years.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Food and drink Expect an ample breakfast buffet, with an impressive bread corner (unfortunately, its popularity and corner location mean access to the bread and toaster is a plate-juggling dance).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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For The Times) Dollars and sensitivities The financial implications of the strike are difficult to calculate at this juncture, but the district doesn’t necessarily lose money.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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To further complicate things, the economy is at a critical juncture, characterized by slowing job gains and inflation concerns, and the war with Iran has pushed up energy costs that threaten to bleed beyond the gas pump.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Flagg and Jordan are the only two rookies to record multiple games of at least 45 points since the NBA-ABA merger in 1976-77.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Those numbers had him among some NBA greats, as Larry Bird, Michael Jordan and Luka Doncic were the only rookies before Flagg to average at least 20 points, six rebounds and four assists since the NBA-ABA merger, ESPN pointed out.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Another approach toward unification that was tried was to examine the three quantum forces within our Universe, and to take a specific look at the strength of their interactions.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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Support for unification with China remains low.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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That duplication has raised concerns about staff consolidations and widespread newsroom layoffs.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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For example, rolling $15,000 of credit card debt into a debt consolidation loan at, say, 12% to 14% instead of 22% meaningfully changes your payoff timeline and total cost.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Two of the company's vessels, Icon and Star of the Seas, feature exterior doors to connecting cabins — replacing the traditional interior door, as Royal Caribbean Blog reported.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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According to Ryan, the right kitchen sells the dream of entertaining, connecting, and living well.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Junction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junction. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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