1
as in catastrophe
a sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction
hurricanes are natural disasters
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2
as in failure
something that has failed
an utter disaster, the play opened and closed on the same miserable night
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Recent Examples of disaster
These pros know exactly where to begin when tackling a disaster of a bedroom closet or an overflowing kitchen cupboard.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Latest figures from national disaster officials show that more than 170,000 people were affected by the quake, and 20,000 have been displaced.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
The difference, however, is that in wealthier nations, these kinds of disasters often trigger investment in storm drains, soil stabilization or relocation.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Some, like UConn’s Randy Edsall (6-32 from 2017 to 2021), were total disasters.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Latest figures from national disaster officials show that more than 170,000 people were affected by the quake, and 20,000 have been displaced.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
The difference, however, is that in wealthier nations, these kinds of disasters often trigger investment in storm drains, soil stabilization or relocation.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Some, like UConn’s Randy Edsall (6-32 from 2017 to 2021), were total disasters.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disaster
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After the tragedy, Gibson's attorney said the actor had since rehomed his beloved mastiffs.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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There are too many stories, too many tragedies, and too many silver linings to properly detail, especially as the national media spotlight has long moved on to the next crisis.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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Griffith and CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening are facing charges, including disorderly conduct, failure to disperse, obstructing a highway and obstructing an emergency responder.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Luckily, clever Frances must have understood her caper was destined for failure.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, a zombie apocalypse wouldn’t even scratch the surface of weirdest things to happen in the fictional town of Riverdale.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Believe it or not, the zombie apocalypse has reached the MCU.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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Several government witnesses filed victim impact statements to Judge Subramanian ahead of Friday's sentencing hearing, including Ventura, who expressed disappointment over Combs' acquittal.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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The remorse, the sorrow, the regret, the disappointment, the shame.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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But earlier this month, President Lee Jae-myung told Reuters such requirements would trigger a calamity similar to the one that eventually required an International Monetary Fund bailout.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Parts of the southeastern United States are bracing for the impacts of Tropical Storm Imelda, just one year after Hurricane Helene tore through the region, leaving casualties and calamity in its wake.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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The dress, part of Oscar de la Renta's fall/winter 2025 ready-to-wear collection, featured a deep red velvet strapless cut with subtle ruching around the bust.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, if the AI scaling hypothesis hits unexpected walls, the unwinding could be a second ‘dot com bust’ or worse.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disaster. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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