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
Port of Long Beach Chief Executive Mario Cordero said the port is capable of progress in times of crisis and has learned from its perseverance through the pandemic.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
With water crises increasingly plaguing other areas of the country, Central Arkansas is positioning itself as a destination for sustainable economic growth.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
In any rom-com, the couple must, at some point, be in crisis.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 11 July 2025
President Donald Trump toured the devastation left by flash flooding in central Texas amid growing questions about how local officials responded to the crisis as well as questions about the federal response -- including the fate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
—ABC News, 11 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
With water crises increasingly plaguing other areas of the country, Central Arkansas is positioning itself as a destination for sustainable economic growth.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
In any rom-com, the couple must, at some point, be in crisis.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 11 July 2025
President Donald Trump toured the devastation left by flash flooding in central Texas amid growing questions about how local officials responded to the crisis as well as questions about the federal response -- including the fate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
—ABC News, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisis
Noun
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While rare, seek emergency care for severe symptoms like difficulty breathing, chest pain, or loss of consciousness.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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The person recently died in the Flagstaff Medical Center emergency department on the day the person sought treatment, the statement said.—
Stephanie Innes,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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But, obviously, that doesn’t help us in that situation.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The 13-year NFL veteran candidly opens up about the situation in the upcoming season of Netflix’s Quarterback series, which begins streaming July 8.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
8 July 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
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According to the warrant affidavit, an autopsy later found Eaton died of blunt impact injury of her head, neck, torso and extremities.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
3 July 2025
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Other victims included Javier Castillo, 15, of Central Islip, who was befriended by gang members only to be hacked with a machete in the head, neck, torso and extremities in an isolated marsh.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Potential finalists will be notified via email and will be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, License of Work and Release of Liability/Publicity within three (3) days of date of notification, or a shorter time if required by exigencies, or a runner-up may be selected.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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The judges repeatedly stressed an 1827 Supreme Court decision, Martin v. Mott, that gives the president exclusive authority to decide whether an exigency justifying the use of military power has arisen.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
17 June 2025
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Day 3: Fried for service at higher temperature to really create that crunch.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Instead of labor-intensive squats, ab-burning crunches and hitting 10 miles on a bike, baby gyms promote varying positions to help build strength.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 July 2025
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“Crisis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisis. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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