as in disaster
a sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction
this latest breakdown of the car is inconvenient, but not a calamity
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Recent Examples of calamity
Four Lessons From The Field From the Microsoft mix-up to real-world calamities, there are critical takeaways for any security-conscious organization:
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Chris Bowen, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and lightning may get the headlines, but in most years, heat waves are more deadly than any of those calamities.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Its school district, however, is facing financial calamity and a possible state takeover.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
That would be an economic calamity for them, and for a retiree-dominant state like Florida.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2025
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Chris Bowen, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and lightning may get the headlines, but in most years, heat waves are more deadly than any of those calamities.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Its school district, however, is facing financial calamity and a possible state takeover.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
That would be an economic calamity for them, and for a retiree-dominant state like Florida.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calamity
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When a data disaster occurs, many IT professionals and system administrators focus on selecting powerful data recovery software or hiring professional services.—
Chongwei Chen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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During times of year when there are fewer weather disasters, the agency receives fewer calls and can choose to spend less money staffing call centers.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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In End Times Fun, the hour spirals itself up into a Book of Revelations–style vision of spectacular, epic, fire-and-brimstone apocalypse.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Barring a zombie apocalypse, the TrailSport has more off-road capability than any CR-V owner will ever need.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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But my instinct tells me that Arne Slot and his players will develop an even closer bond in the wake of the Jota tragedy and, with the help of some outstanding signings, retain the title.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
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The council additionally issued a two-day state of mourning in response to the tragedy, per a statement shared on Aug. 9.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Calamity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calamity. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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