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as in crisis
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 height
the most extreme or advanced point
at its extremity the fever was actually life-threatening
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Recent Examples of extremity
An autopsy later found that Charles died of blunt trauma of his head, torso and extremities, the warrant affidavit said.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025
Inside the suitcase were human remains which consisted of a female torso without the extremities, head and neck, and a black trash bag, which was next to the neck area, the warrant affidavit said.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
Don't use a tourniquet Don't try to suction out the venom, and don't cut or slice the bite
Keep the affected extremity elevated while traveling to a medical facility.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
When life is beset by extremities, an unfamiliar setting brings an illusion of reprieve, so in the previous story the trip to England is welcomed by Lilian as a geographical distraction.
—Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025
Inside the suitcase were human remains which consisted of a female torso without the extremities, head and neck, and a black trash bag, which was next to the neck area, the warrant affidavit said.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
Don't use a tourniquet Don't try to suction out the venom, and don't cut or slice the bite
Keep the affected extremity elevated while traveling to a medical facility.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
When life is beset by extremities, an unfamiliar setting brings an illusion of reprieve, so in the previous story the trip to England is welcomed by Lilian as a geographical distraction.
—Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extremity
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Let this list, which mostly eschews household names, be an antidote to that crisis, surveying 2025’s most notable releases thus far across pop, rock, electronic, rap, and Latin music.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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For some counselors, serving on crisis/on-call rotations is a high source of burnout; however, other staff members might enjoy this work more than carrying a caseload.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Originally approved by the Florida Legislature in 2023, the Live Local Act allows mixed-use projects in commercial and industrial districts to exceed limits on local density and height zoning rules so long as developers set aside 40 percent of residential units for workforce housing.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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The attack comes as tensions have reached new heights over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.—
Jon Gambrell,
Christian Science Monitor,
13 June 2025
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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Third-year Mazi Smith hasn’t lived up to his first-round billing, specifically in defending the run, and will need depth help behind him to carry the load.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
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The Jets need pass-rushing depth outside of McDonald and Johnson, and Weaver could be the one who provides that.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Policymakers should at minimum hold the line and retain the current SALT $10,000 deduction limit.—
Garrett Watson,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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Some countries impose strict limits, such as a maximum of 10 children per donor.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Extremity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extremity. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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