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as in crises
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
made offers of aid to the refugees, and of asylum in extremity
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as in heights
the most extreme or advanced point
at its extremity the fever was actually life-threatening
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Recent Examples of extremities
Goncalves, meanwhile, was stabbed roughly 38 times, including 24 stab and incised wounds on her scalp, face, and neck, another 11 stab and incised wounds to the chest, and three stab and incised wounds of the upper extremities.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Body tissue is damaged, and extremities like fingers, toes, ear lobes and the tip of the nose can become numb and appear white or pale.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
To protect against the cold, Sobti also recommends covering your mouth, nose and extremities, wearing a hat and gloves, and using extra caution in windy conditions.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For my climbing partner who suffers from chilly extremities, La Sportiva Olympus Mons, with even more insulation and integrated overboots, were a one-stop shop.
—Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Wear a hat, scarf and insulated gloves or mittens to reduce the chance of frostbite or injuries to your extremities.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Wear a hat, scarf and gloves or mittens to protect extremities and prevent loss of body heat.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Jan. 2026
Frostbite begins as a warmer, redder appearance in extremities like fingers, toes, ears or the nose, Falat said.
—Karl Hille, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Body tissue is damaged, and extremities like fingers, toes, ear lobes and the tip of the nose can become numb and appear white or pale.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
To protect against the cold, Sobti also recommends covering your mouth, nose and extremities, wearing a hat and gloves, and using extra caution in windy conditions.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For my climbing partner who suffers from chilly extremities, La Sportiva Olympus Mons, with even more insulation and integrated overboots, were a one-stop shop.
—Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Wear a hat, scarf and insulated gloves or mittens to reduce the chance of frostbite or injuries to your extremities.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Wear a hat, scarf and gloves or mittens to protect extremities and prevent loss of body heat.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Jan. 2026
Frostbite begins as a warmer, redder appearance in extremities like fingers, toes, ears or the nose, Falat said.
—Karl Hille, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extremities
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National Republican Senatorial Committee spokesman Nick Puglia accused the former governor of abandoning storm victims across multiple crises.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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That becomes extremely apparent in national—or global—health crises, such as pandemics.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
3 Feb. 2026
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Daytime temperatures are also forecast to return to more seasonable heights pretty quickly, with a high of 55 degrees by Monday.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The electrified setup packs a 771-hp punch and could elevate the GT to even greater heights.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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Turned to music, his body emerges from the ditch and now the dust is beautiful, a labyrinth of intersecting crossroads.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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This crossroads of the world is set to become a crossroads for design-conscious travelers, too.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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By serving as a Fed governor during the 2008 crisis, Warsh also gained experience in the depths of one of the worst financial crises in history.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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Their distribution appears to be worldwide, but sparse, spanning tropical and temperate waters at depths between 820-4,921 feet (250-1,500 meters).—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Battery brushes stop working in the middle of a job, and the heads get dirty.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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These are just some of the possible consequences of cuts to the state budget the Legislature is considering, state department heads told lawmakers Friday.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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Those funds are caught in a fierce battle over Democratic proposals, now backed by some Republicans, to impose limits on the behavior of the ICE agents whose aggressive tactics in Minneapolis have left protesters Renee Good and Alex Pretti dead.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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The only limits would be in the imaginations of trial attorneys.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Extremities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extremities. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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