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
Famous fashion dolls Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) head to the Real World and deal with existential crises while things go goofily awry for the plastic folks in Barbie Land.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
New research reveals 80% of consumers learn about brand crises on social platforms, expecting swift, transparent engagement over traditional press releases.
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Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The landlocked mineral-rich nation is facing one of its deepest political crises in decades as economic turmoil, nationwide protests and a battle over the country’s future threaten to reshape the balance of power in South America.
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Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
The regime continues to test limits, manufacture crises, and seek to reverse its wartime losses at the bargaining table.
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Hussain Abdul-Hussain,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
The Paramount+ series stars Thornton as Tommy Norris, a landman navigating personal woes and professional crises in West Texas.
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
These duos can be dressed up or down with ease and minimize clothing crises.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
But Ellis warned Bolivia remains trapped in multiple overlapping crises.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
The claim, filed on behalf of the boy’s mother, Maribel Michaca, and the estate of the child, says Santa Ana police were aware of the boy’s severe mental health issues and crises.
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Seamus Bozeman
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
New research reveals 80% of consumers learn about brand crises on social platforms, expecting swift, transparent engagement over traditional press releases.
—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The landlocked mineral-rich nation is facing one of its deepest political crises in decades as economic turmoil, nationwide protests and a battle over the country’s future threaten to reshape the balance of power in South America.
—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
The regime continues to test limits, manufacture crises, and seek to reverse its wartime losses at the bargaining table.
—
Hussain Abdul-Hussain,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
The Paramount+ series stars Thornton as Tommy Norris, a landman navigating personal woes and professional crises in West Texas.
—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
These duos can be dressed up or down with ease and minimize clothing crises.
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
But Ellis warned Bolivia remains trapped in multiple overlapping crises.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
The claim, filed on behalf of the boy’s mother, Maribel Michaca, and the estate of the child, says Santa Ana police were aware of the boy’s severe mental health issues and crises.
—
Seamus Bozeman
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crises
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How ‘The Ultimatum’ works The Ultimatum follows couples at a crossroads in their relationships.
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American wine has never enjoyed greater global credibility, but the industry faces historic crossroads today, grappling with oversupply, declining consumption and growing uncertainty about its future.
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Such cases include law enforcement officers and other first responders, individuals traveling directly to or from lawful employment, those seeking medical care, and those responding to emergencies.
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Britain, for example, has put a second aircraft carrier and F35 fighter jets on a higher level of readiness for use in emergencies.
Noun
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Put yourself in situations where people are willing to talk respectfully and address their differences.
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The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
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Potential finalists will be notified via email and will be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, License of Work and Release of Liability/Publicity within three (3) days of date of notification, or a shorter time if required by exigencies, or a runner-up may be selected.
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The exigencies of the Revolution lead to promising more people representation.
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One couple slept on the grass with umbrellas over their heads and just two thin blankets for cover on what turned out to be a cooler night than expected following a London heatwave where temperatures soared to 95 degrees.
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Despite the lack of goals, the game was exciting with end-to-end runs and missed chances that left fans of both teams groaning and burying their heads in their hands.
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“Crises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crises. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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