urgency
noun
ur·gen·cy
ˈər-jən(t)-sē 
plural urgencies
1
: the quality or state of being urgent : insistence
2
: a force or impulse that impels or constrains : urge
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By positioning the product as a must-have, influencers generate a sense of urgency that encourages audiences to discuss and amplify the buzz.
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Committee Of 200, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The relative absence of urgency to overreach at quarterback was, in part, related to 2026.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
That urgency drives City of Hope’s push to not just treat but to act quickly, collaboratively, and with intention.
—Jordan French, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Our employees understand the urgency of the moment and have worked hard to restore the public's trust.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Committee Of 200, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The relative absence of urgency to overreach at quarterback was, in part, related to 2026.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
That urgency drives City of Hope’s push to not just treat but to act quickly, collaboratively, and with intention.
—Jordan French, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Our employees understand the urgency of the moment and have worked hard to restore the public's trust.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for urgency
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“Urgency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urgency. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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urgency
noun
ur·gen·cy
ˈər-jən-sē
: the quality or state of being urgent
Medical Definition
urgency
noun
ur·gen·cy
ˈər-jən-sē
plural urgencies
: a sudden compelling need to urinate or defecate
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