as in gravity
the condition of being very important and needing immediate attention
The urgency of the situation meant that we needed to start right away.
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Recent Examples of urgency
That same night, the moon will also peak in feisty Aries, triggering a sense of urgency that brings emotions to the surface.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Our sense of urgency and our connectedness is always there.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
When asked about his future outlook with the team as the Yankees sit on the brink, Cole was clear about his level of urgency around the team’s championship window.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The two mayoral candidates’ urgency to address food and medicine deserts in Seattle comes on the heels of the closure of the Fred Meyer grocery store in the Lake City neighborhood later this month.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Our sense of urgency and our connectedness is always there.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
When asked about his future outlook with the team as the Yankees sit on the brink, Cole was clear about his level of urgency around the team’s championship window.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The two mayoral candidates’ urgency to address food and medicine deserts in Seattle comes on the heels of the closure of the Fred Meyer grocery store in the Lake City neighborhood later this month.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urgency
Noun
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When their cores run out of fuel, gravity crushes them inward, triggering supernovae that leave behind a neutron star or black hole.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Best Amazon Prime Day STEM Toy Deals Encourage early learning with age-appropriate STEM toys, like a marble run that helps kids learn about gravity and other basic physics principles.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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The magnitude of loss can render even the most eloquent voices speechless.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Remember, magnitude is the scale used by astronomers to chart the apparent brightness of an object in the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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On Thursday, city leaders, friends, family and former colleagues spoke about the importance of Morrow’s work for the Black community and San Diego.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Barnett, a respected figure in the explosives industry, emphasized the importance of revisiting safety protocols in light of the incident.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The other two, Troy Terry and Lukáš Dostál, both signed long deals (seven and five years, respectively) as RFAs without requiring a holdout, though both had the exigency of arbitration eligibility motivating a swifter resolution.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The political exigencies that faced the American literary public were of a different set.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ellison clearly understands the power and significance of elevating certain stories over others.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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Join us as Regina demystifies the journey to holistic health, emphasizing the significance of faith and the fostering of genuine connections.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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The remarks underscore Tehran’s insistence that diplomacy, not confrontation, must define the future of its nuclear program.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Biden’s insistence on running until Harris had very little time to do so—and until the Party had no time at all for a true primary—is high on the list of reasons that the country now has a horrible President.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
8 Oct. 2025
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The October 28 advertisement reminds readers of the seriousness of HUAC’s free speech violation.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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Those include things like where the chase occurs, such as a residential or school area; speed of the chase; and the seriousness of the offense.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Urgency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urgency. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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