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Recent Examples of extremes
Extreme Sunrise And Sunset Points The sun’s path across the sky also reaches its annual extremes on the solstice, causing extreme sunrises and sunsets.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extremes
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The Milky Way passes through the lower extremities of the Scorpion.
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The pathologist documented extensive bruising and hemorrhage involving Joanna’s abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs and lower extremities, according to the affidavit.
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But those payments won’t contribute to their insurance deductibles or out-of-pocket maximums.
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Minimum overnight temperatures are also warming faster than daytime maximums in the US.
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The diversity of plant heights mimics what’s found in a forest and, as a bonus, offers better wildlife habitat.
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Still, the stock market continues to test new heights and is expected to tempt private equity owners and other investors to get out while the getting’s good.
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The campground offers hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing and fishing amid towering mountain peaks, alpine lakes and dense forest.
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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Bocas is blessed with more than a dozen excellent dive sites including underwater caves and pinnacles, reef walls, drift dive locations, and wrecks like the Barco Viejo and Mystic Wind.
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Though the top section of the Chimney Tops Trail (along with its rocky pinnacles) are closed due to fire damage, this is still one sight worth seeing.
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The star loves a striped moment, which is especially clear in her collection of tops and Oxfords.
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It’s also lightly lined and has a deep V-neck design that can remain hidden under different tops.
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Investments in national security and defense have been a common theme at NATO summits, and this topic was a key point during the 2025 NATO Summit.
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Such designations are typically invoked for major events like presidential inaugurations or summits of world leaders and trigger a massive federal security response.
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“Extremes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extremes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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