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
Leaders must stay vigilant against economic volatility and global health crises.
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Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But on the other side of those savings are the former employees who are now facing their own budget crises.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Diplomats and aid officials say crises elsewhere in the world, along with donor frustration over the Taliban's policies toward women, including curbs on those who are aid workers, have spurred the cuts in funding.
—Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
And some, especially those experiencing mental health crises, continue to die at the hands of police.
—Lashawn Harris
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Business leaders have a critical role to play in flipping the script — from treating disasters as temporary PR crises to embracing regeneration as a long-term strategy.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
Various crises wiped out many portfolios.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
According to the researchers' analysis, uncertainty stemming from global crises—whether health, political, economic or environmental—diminishes individuals' sense of agency.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Her research focused on racial disparities, the history of financial institutions, crises in financial markets and innovation.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But on the other side of those savings are the former employees who are now facing their own budget crises.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Diplomats and aid officials say crises elsewhere in the world, along with donor frustration over the Taliban's policies toward women, including curbs on those who are aid workers, have spurred the cuts in funding.
—Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
And some, especially those experiencing mental health crises, continue to die at the hands of police.
—Lashawn Harris
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Business leaders have a critical role to play in flipping the script — from treating disasters as temporary PR crises to embracing regeneration as a long-term strategy.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
Various crises wiped out many portfolios.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
According to the researchers' analysis, uncertainty stemming from global crises—whether health, political, economic or environmental—diminishes individuals' sense of agency.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Her research focused on racial disparities, the history of financial institutions, crises in financial markets and innovation.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crises
Noun
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At a crossroads, but with an opportunity.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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And that led to a crossroads moment of self-reflection.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In anticipation of Labor Day weekend, Acclivus increased street outreach hours and had staff on hand to respond to emergencies.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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National Guard troops can be deployed by the governor for state-level emergencies including civil unrest, and natural or human-caused crises.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hughes noted that New York has a handful of packages prepared for the rookie and could toss him out there in certain situations Week 1.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Tossing Tommy Nance into leverage situations doesn’t cure all.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The bill next heads to the Senate for consideration in committee and, if advanced, on the floor.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Aug. 2025
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What really turned heads of the coaches and fans, however, were the flashes behind closed doors.—
Cecil Merkerson III,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Crises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crises. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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