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
That mirrors the focus Barrocas takes when fielding crises.
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James Manso, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
That was one of the biggest public health crises and the global Access to Medicine Movement was born in that context.
—Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
But slow decisions and weak coordination can quickly turn operational problems into financial and reputational crises.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 26 May 2026
That means districts are receiving earlier support to prevent fiscal crises, budgets are more stable and transparent and communities have clear, accessible information about how schools are performing.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
That flexibility gives political leaders more options during crises.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Experts say several crises make the Ebola outbreak difficult to contain.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Usually when an actor in a major role skedaddles a series in mid-stream — because of firings, feuds, contract fights, health crises or creative flameouts — the show finds a way to go on.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
As mental health crises and resources continue to stretch, many fear the consequences could echo the fallout from the Covid pandemic.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
James Manso, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
That was one of the biggest public health crises and the global Access to Medicine Movement was born in that context.
—Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
But slow decisions and weak coordination can quickly turn operational problems into financial and reputational crises.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 26 May 2026
That means districts are receiving earlier support to prevent fiscal crises, budgets are more stable and transparent and communities have clear, accessible information about how schools are performing.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
That flexibility gives political leaders more options during crises.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Experts say several crises make the Ebola outbreak difficult to contain.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Usually when an actor in a major role skedaddles a series in mid-stream — because of firings, feuds, contract fights, health crises or creative flameouts — the show finds a way to go on.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
As mental health crises and resources continue to stretch, many fear the consequences could echo the fallout from the Covid pandemic.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crises
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House Bill 804, the Louisiana Energy Protection Act, stands at a potential crossroads as the state legislature enters its final week in session.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The crossroads of style and comfort come together with an open-toed mules, all thanks to their chunkier heels and thicker sole padding.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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Population growth at the wildland-urban boundary also increases exposure, while firefighting resources are strained as multiple regions face simultaneous emergencies.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Beyond prescheduled transfers, CAISO reported that power generators in the Western Energy Imbalance Market – a system launched in 2014 to help Western power systems share electricity in emergencies – dynamically delivered an extra 1,000 MW of emergency power.—
Sufan Jiang,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Similarly, for most people, in most situations, lay reading is much more fruitful than close reading as a way of engaging with texts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The Premier League’s sudden obsession with dead-ball situations is best demonstrated by Brentford deciding to replace Frank with Keith Andrews, who previously was the club’s set-piece coach.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
25 May 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 heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and World Trade Organization also forecast further economic damage over the summer months if the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world’s oil supply typically passes, is not reopened.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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For 2026, single filers and heads of household can make a full contribution if their Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) falls below $153,000, with the ability to contribute phasing out between $153,000 and $168,000.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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“Crises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crises. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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