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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Like Colleen, Giurgis’ adaptation is allergic to the faintest traces of sincerity or urgency.
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Age, blood type, medical urgency, organ availability and other factors can affect how quickly a person finds a suitable organ.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Ospina gives us access to the actions of these non-human protagonists—inviting us to reflect on their subjective experience and to feel the urgency and promise of their journeys.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Age, blood type, medical urgency, organ availability and other factors can affect how quickly a person finds a suitable organ.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
That urgency is underscored by changing conditions in the survey region itself.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Urgency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urgency. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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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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