as in emergency
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 crisis
Amid the financial crisis, protests against Hamas have started to gain traction.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The watchdog agency, created after the 2008 financial crisis, has long been in the crosshairs of GOP lawmakers, tech billionaire Elon Musk and Wall Street heavyweights, arguing the CFPB’s investigations are far too hostile to lenders and banks.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
That’s a stark contrast to Ange Postecoglou’s high-intensity pressing style at Tottenham Hotspur, which is often cited as one of the reasons behind Spurs’ injury crisis and subsequent poor form this season.
—Steve Price, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Their routines, quiet and mundane, signal a growing — and largely invisible — crisis that threatens New York City’s future.
—Jonah Markowitz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The watchdog agency, created after the 2008 financial crisis, has long been in the crosshairs of GOP lawmakers, tech billionaire Elon Musk and Wall Street heavyweights, arguing the CFPB’s investigations are far too hostile to lenders and banks.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
That’s a stark contrast to Ange Postecoglou’s high-intensity pressing style at Tottenham Hotspur, which is often cited as one of the reasons behind Spurs’ injury crisis and subsequent poor form this season.
—Steve Price, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Their routines, quiet and mundane, signal a growing — and largely invisible — crisis that threatens New York City’s future.
—Jonah Markowitz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisis
Noun
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Passengers seated in emergency exit rows should always keep shoes on for safety reasons.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Last year, the United States gave $830 million in emergency aid, helping 4.4 million Sudanese, the United Nations estimates.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And if the situation isn’t that dire, if our geopolitical power under President Trump is still strong enough to influence the behavior of one small Latin American state, then the Trump administration is choosing to disobey the orders of our nation’s Supreme Court.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
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Sure, Liv was always going to end up in a happily-ever-after situation with Major.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.—
Mike Hutton,
Post-Tribune,
19 July 2017
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Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.—
David Hernandez,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
19 July 2017
Noun
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Between the six patients, there were gunshots to the torso, face and other extremities, Howard said.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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But the whole book is a wondrous exploration of the extremities of existence.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the face of tragedy, Dess’s narrator memorably dramatizes the anxiety-inducing exigencies of the creative arts, and the need of artists to remain focussed on their craft.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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In addition, institutions that reduce or close a program, department, college, or position because of a reinvestment plan would be able to proceed with policies and procedures associated with a declaration of financial exigency.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Each sandwich is also partially rolled into a topping, which adds a nice crunch to the overall tasting experience.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The oil price may continue to drop, and Moscow may feel manpower crunches ahead.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Crisis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisis. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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