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Recent Examples of extremes
The extremes The White Sox experienced extreme weather at home games seven years apart, almost to the day.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
There can be no equivalences drawn between the two political extremes in this country, especially when one extreme is led by a man who rarely speaks without lying.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Ten years on the Moon exposes the battery at fortnightly intervals to extremes of heat and cold, with temperatures during the lunar night dropping as low as -334 °F (-173 °C) and staying near that extreme for two weeks.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Trends observed include increases in hot extremes and extreme single-day precipitation events, declines in cold extremes, regional shifts in annual precipitation, warming of the Earth's oceans, a decrease in ocean pH, rising sea levels, and an increase in wildfire severity.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
The scientists found that exposure to heat extremes (temperatures which exceeded the 99th percentile) led to a reduction in bird populations at latitudes below 55 degrees north or south, with the most extreme effects felt in the tropics, meaning latitudes below 23 degrees.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
There can be no equivalences drawn between the two political extremes in this country, especially when one extreme is led by a man who rarely speaks without lying.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Ten years on the Moon exposes the battery at fortnightly intervals to extremes of heat and cold, with temperatures during the lunar night dropping as low as -334 °F (-173 °C) and staying near that extreme for two weeks.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Trends observed include increases in hot extremes and extreme single-day precipitation events, declines in cold extremes, regional shifts in annual precipitation, warming of the Earth's oceans, a decrease in ocean pH, rising sea levels, and an increase in wildfire severity.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
The scientists found that exposure to heat extremes (temperatures which exceeded the 99th percentile) led to a reduction in bird populations at latitudes below 55 degrees north or south, with the most extreme effects felt in the tropics, meaning latitudes below 23 degrees.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extremes
Noun
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Over time, your extremities go numb, which indicates the beginning of frostbite.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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Mercenaries occupy this gray zone at the extremities of human morality and experience.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many plans have multiple different deductible amounts, coinsurance rates, copayments and even out-of-pocket maximums, depending on several factors.—
Jamie Hartmann-Boyce,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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The proposal would raise daily maximums and monthly rates — but not increase the $3 hourly charge, or lift the city’s free first hour policy during busy hours.—
Mark Dee
March 9,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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An item that is adjustable will allow the user to lock in specific heights that work best for them.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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This is a rendering of Portman Holdings' plan for Amsterdam Walk, which has undergone multiple revisions to tweak its building heights and density.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The first was a gentle bell curve; the second was a jagged line, with two sharp peaks—one on the left, the other on the right.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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While the 1970s and 80s had some peaks in the data, there is a definite trend in average wind gusts from 1990 to the present.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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An earnings tax is a tax paid on income earned by a person, like salaries, wages, tips and investments.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Participants will learn about spring flowers such as bluebells and mayapples and get identification tips.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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This sea of sharp buttes and sky-high pinnacles offers numerous west-facing vantage points.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sea turtles snoozed, manta rays glided, and reef fish darted by the thousands over lava pinnacles covered in corals and basket sponges.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Each batch spans big-name brands and underrated labels alike and includes tops, bottoms, bags, matching sets, shoes, and beyond.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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These large bulb-forming plants of white-, pink- or white and-maroon blooms are durable, and even when the tops are frozen rapidly being new growth with the return of warm spring weather.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Attias — former executive producer of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos — has presided over FII summits since his eponymous firm helped launch the event a decade ago.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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While the country is famous for its summits, its people are the key to making a deeper connection to the Himalayas.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Extremes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extremes. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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