as in disaster
a sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction
the fear that the next global pandemic could be an apocalypse of biblical proportions
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Recent Examples of apocalypse
The jobs apocalypse is not yet here, but governments waiting for conclusive evidence of it will be acting too late.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 24 May 2026
The climate apocalypse isn’t around the corner after all.
—Roger Pielke Jr, Washington Post, 20 May 2026
That presentiment lies behind the many present expressions of apocalypse.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
This helped to set off the SaaS apocalypse.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 24 May 2026
The climate apocalypse isn’t around the corner after all.
—Roger Pielke Jr, Washington Post, 20 May 2026
That presentiment lies behind the many present expressions of apocalypse.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
This helped to set off the SaaS apocalypse.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for apocalypse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apocalypse
Noun
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When a catastrophic breach at Piney Point threatened Manatee County homes with a toxic flood and fueled an environmental disaster five years ago, state leaders promised to clean up the mess with up to $200 million.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Not allowing insurance companies to shift profits to out-of-state subsidiaries would save me more money than this disaster.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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The company was formed in the aftermath of 9/11 to sell terrorism and catastrophe property insurance.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Then there were climate catastrophes like Hurricane Katrina, the normalization of active shooter drills at their schools and a worldwide pandemic.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Noun
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With swift footwork, Bottura activates his celebrity to focus the world’s attention on the tragedy in Modena.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Formed by Duane and Gregg Allman in the late 1960s, the Allman Brothers Band became one of the most influential and popular American rock bands despite personal turmoil and tragedy.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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Iran might end up experiencing a double-digit economic contraction this year—a calamity with little precedent in its modern history.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Baltimore held a 4-2 lead with two outs after the Clement calamity.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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“Apocalypse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apocalypse. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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