as in crossroads
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
the governor responded swiftly and surely to the crisis
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Recent Examples of crises
Horrible things happen all the time, crises and catastrophes that defy language and imagination.
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Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
So how does one put these two crises in alignment?
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
Mamdani has largely stayed clear of the police department as crime has stayed down with no major public safety crises, a critical issue for any mayor, irrespective of political party.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
The case, alongside other crises, has contributed to a decline in the popularity of the royal family.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Many of the possible solutions are tied to two of the reasons CPS carries so much debt in the first place — an unsustainable number of school facilities and cyclical fiscal crises.
—Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Bolojan was sworn in with the aim of ending one of Romania’s worst political crises in its post-communist history, but lasted less than a year.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
The city has endured fiscal crises, blackouts, crime waves, terrorist attacks, recessions and a pandemic.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Both men were experiencing mental health crises when they were shot, and the incidents sparked calls from community members for accountability, including new legislation dictating how police should respond during a mental health crisis.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
So how does one put these two crises in alignment?
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
Mamdani has largely stayed clear of the police department as crime has stayed down with no major public safety crises, a critical issue for any mayor, irrespective of political party.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
The case, alongside other crises, has contributed to a decline in the popularity of the royal family.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Many of the possible solutions are tied to two of the reasons CPS carries so much debt in the first place — an unsustainable number of school facilities and cyclical fiscal crises.
—Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Bolojan was sworn in with the aim of ending one of Romania’s worst political crises in its post-communist history, but lasted less than a year.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
The city has endured fiscal crises, blackouts, crime waves, terrorist attacks, recessions and a pandemic.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Both men were experiencing mental health crises when they were shot, and the incidents sparked calls from community members for accountability, including new legislation dictating how police should respond during a mental health crisis.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crises
Noun
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Trade and cultural exchanges became more fluid, encouraging the emergence of a Mediterranean civilization at the crossroads of West and East.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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At the crossroads the right thing can look like the wrong thing and the wrong thing can look like the right thing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Noun
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This includes passive sensors that learn routines, smart alerts distinguishing real emergencies from minor events, and software to coordinate remote care.—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The heavy rain, fueled in part by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, drenched much of the Southeast from Texas to the Florida Panhandle, causing flash flood emergencies, washing out roads, and prompting emergency rescues.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Bear spray is intended for situations where a bear is approaching aggressively or charging.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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From June 6 to Monday, Newport Beach lifeguards conducted 12,104 preventive actions — such as advising people to avoid certain activities and moving them out of hazardous situations — and 516 rescues, according to Adam Yacenda, lifeguard battalion chief for the city’s Fire Department.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The exigencies of the Revolution lead to promising more people representation.—
KEN BURNS,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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Potential finalists will be notified via email and may be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, License of Work and Release of Liability/Publicity within three (3) days of date of notification, or a shorter time if required by exigencies, or a runner-up may be selected.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The proposal, covering more than 160 commercial parcels and nearly $7 million in services over five years, heads to City Hall as residents demand clarity on who will benefit.—
Alejandra Molina,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Shower heads, curtains, and liners should be cleaned every month or two, depending on how often your shower is used.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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“Crises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crises. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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