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
The Institute observed that a UBI program did not necessarily cause inflation; delivery system strength is key; an effective communication strategy is essential; the UBI program should fit within existing schemes; and crises shed light on the gaps in social protection systems.
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Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
As mental health crises and resources continue to stretch, many fear the consequences could echo the fallout from the Covid pandemic.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Long influential in both Hollywood and Democratic political fundraising circles, the Sabans’ support highlights the unusually broad coalition Pratt has attracted as his outsider campaign gains traction among wealthy donors frustrated with the city’s leadership and response to ongoing crises.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital has also seen significant changes since MCRT teams began working upstream to prevent crises.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Both of those programs are aimed to help homeless individuals who are experiencing severe mental health crises.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Over the past quarter-century, the UKMTO has dealt with other shipping crises too, as when Somali pirates were most active during the late 2000s or Houthi rebels in Yemen intensified their attacks on vessels passing through the Red Sea in 2023.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The ongoing crises of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, coupled with alcohol use, have made for a nightmarish liver landscape.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 May 2026
As with the previous 12 installments, where revenue served to support the shows’ out-of-work staff, the new episode’s proceeds will benefit the World Central Kitchen, an international nonprofit that provides meals during humanitarian crises.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
As mental health crises and resources continue to stretch, many fear the consequences could echo the fallout from the Covid pandemic.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Long influential in both Hollywood and Democratic political fundraising circles, the Sabans’ support highlights the unusually broad coalition Pratt has attracted as his outsider campaign gains traction among wealthy donors frustrated with the city’s leadership and response to ongoing crises.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital has also seen significant changes since MCRT teams began working upstream to prevent crises.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Both of those programs are aimed to help homeless individuals who are experiencing severe mental health crises.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Over the past quarter-century, the UKMTO has dealt with other shipping crises too, as when Somali pirates were most active during the late 2000s or Houthi rebels in Yemen intensified their attacks on vessels passing through the Red Sea in 2023.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The ongoing crises of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, coupled with alcohol use, have made for a nightmarish liver landscape.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 May 2026
As with the previous 12 installments, where revenue served to support the shows’ out-of-work staff, the new episode’s proceeds will benefit the World Central Kitchen, an international nonprofit that provides meals during humanitarian crises.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crises
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The feature centers on two women — Yoriko (Takako Matsu), an artist living in rural Nagi, and her friend and former sister-in-law Yuri (Shizuka Ishibashi) — at a crossroads and searching for a way to move forward.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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The Sprinters Last July, Groenewegen’s career was at a mini-crossroads.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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In a country of just over 300,000 people, disasters of that scale are not only emergencies.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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For wardrobe emergencies, try Roo’s Beach near Newquay, which specializes in stylish beach-to-bar clothing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Noun
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In many situations, yes — filing for bankruptcy can stop garnishment actions tied to certain debts, but the outcome depends on who is collecting the debt and what type of garnishment is occurring.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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After four years of such calls, these front-line mental health care workers have learned how to diffuse such situations, in this case, providing contacts for local therapists likely to be able to meet quickly and assigning a case manager to start the process of restoring Medi-Cal coverage.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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In West Texas, some locals were hopeful that the exigencies of life in a rural area, where recordkeeping can be rudimentary and property boundaries aren’t always clear, might stymie the project, at least for a little while.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The likelihood of success in a second round of talks increases with the political exigencies and condition of those at the table.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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The chance to work with the former Brighton & Hove Albion manager had been a significant draw for many of the players who had joined the club over the previous 18 months, and his abrupt departure left some scratching their heads.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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His neighbors baked the entire haul into an enormous pie, and left the heads of the fishes poking through as a celebration of abundance, or maybe an announcement of survival.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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“Crises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crises. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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