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crisis point

NOUN

critical mass

Synonyms

WEAK

climax crisis critical juncture critical point critical stage crossroads crucial moment crunch time decisive moment defining moment do or die time emergency high noon irreversible momentum moment of truth pivotal point point of no return sink or swim time the Rubicon turning point zero hour

NOUN

zero hour

Synonyms

WEAK

A-day D-day H-hour appointed hour climax contingency countdown crisis crossroad crossroads crunch time deadline emergency exigency jumping-off point juncture moment of truth pinch pivotal moment start time strait target target day the time turning point vital moment

Example Sentences

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"People are reaching a crisis point when it comes to our relationship with consumer-oriented technologies," she says.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Teams were close to this crisis point before.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

None of this has happened at Spurs, leading Frank to crisis point before the FA Cup meeting with Villa.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Frank reaches crisis point at Spurs - was he doomed from the start?

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

We will run across it again and each time at a crisis point.

From Quiet Talks about Jesus by Gordon, S. D. (Samuel Dickey)