as in crossroads
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
the governor responded swiftly and surely to the crisis
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Recent Examples of crises
If red lines represent overt crises, pink lines represent the subtle, strategic maneuvers that normalize disenfranchisement.
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Hannah Fried, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Below is an analysis of The Trade Desk (TTD) downturn resilience – particularly, its performance against the market during past crises.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Experts fear the growing age gap between rulers and the ruled could feed unrest on a continent already facing cascading crises.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Prominent global automakers showcased their latest models at the Munich car show, including new EVs and lower-cost vehicles, as Europe's auto sector faces crises ranging from tariff hikes to rising costs and rivalry with Chinese firms on their home turf.
—Bernadette Baum, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Starting in the 1970s, when the United States faced a wave of energy crises, utilities in states such as New Hampshire used phone calls and physical switches to coordinate thousands of water heaters to manage electricity demand.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
That pandemic for many across the globe also triggered mental health crises.
—David Ko, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
His tenure has also been hit by a string of crises and missteps — and increasingly, his political allies have criticized his policies.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 6 Jan. 2025
The parallels to past public health crises are striking.
—Andrae Bailey, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
Hannah Fried, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Below is an analysis of The Trade Desk (TTD) downturn resilience – particularly, its performance against the market during past crises.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Experts fear the growing age gap between rulers and the ruled could feed unrest on a continent already facing cascading crises.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Prominent global automakers showcased their latest models at the Munich car show, including new EVs and lower-cost vehicles, as Europe's auto sector faces crises ranging from tariff hikes to rising costs and rivalry with Chinese firms on their home turf.
—Bernadette Baum, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Starting in the 1970s, when the United States faced a wave of energy crises, utilities in states such as New Hampshire used phone calls and physical switches to coordinate thousands of water heaters to manage electricity demand.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
That pandemic for many across the globe also triggered mental health crises.
—David Ko, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
His tenure has also been hit by a string of crises and missteps — and increasingly, his political allies have criticized his policies.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 6 Jan. 2025
The parallels to past public health crises are striking.
—Andrae Bailey, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crises
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Her comments come as Democrats face a leadership crossroads in Washington, with long-serving figures under scrutiny and younger candidates pushing for change.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … SEN STEVE DAINES, SEN ANGUS KING – America's national parks are at a crossroads.—
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FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Loukaitou-Sideris said some transit systems have tested cell phone apps that connect with transit police in real time to report emergencies.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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College campuses across America are experiencing an epidemic of hoax calls about bogus shootings and other emergencies following the shooting death of Charlie Kirk this week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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But in complex situations, such as collaboration across silos or national policy integration, outcomes cannot be predicted in advance.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Simply put, the Royals wanted Caglianone to work counts and get in advantageous situations.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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The political exigencies that faced the American literary public were of a different set.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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His hat trick for Norway in a near upset of the United States at this year’s World Championships — against a roster full of NHL players — turned heads.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Meta has previously butted heads with Apple over policies related to the iPhone maker’s App Store, and Zuckerberg has previously criticized the iPhone maker’s App Store dominance.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Crises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crises. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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