1
as in catastrophe
a sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction
hurricanes are natural disasters
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2
as in failure
something that has failed
an utter disaster, the play opened and closed on the same miserable night
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Recent Examples of disaster
With Jax’s most loyal client at the center of a spiraling media disaster, The Stewart Firm is thrust into a high-stakes battle where every move could mean survival … or collapse of the firm.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
That creates a problem of underinsurance, which can be financially devastating when a disaster hits.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
If not, pray that Trump is not out-trumped by Iran, to the point of disaster.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
To provide resilient service during a disaster, Cox continues to invest in network and product upgrades.
—Cox Communications, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
That creates a problem of underinsurance, which can be financially devastating when a disaster hits.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
If not, pray that Trump is not out-trumped by Iran, to the point of disaster.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
To provide resilient service during a disaster, Cox continues to invest in network and product upgrades.
—Cox Communications, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disaster
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As investigators struggle to piece together a motive for such a senseless tragedy, multiple family members told CNN Elkins had previously struggled with his mental health.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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The tragedy in Louisiana is one of the nation's deadliest mass shootings in recent years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The driver was arrested for operating while impaired and failure to stop and identify at a personal injury crash.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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More recently, fans trying to buy tickets for major tours, like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, BTS, Bruce Springsteen, and Harry Styles have faced sky-high prices, system failures, and a lack of real alternatives.—
Letitia James,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
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In the context of extreme space weather, some individuals or groups may interpret such an event as an impending apocalypse.—
Ryan French,
Space.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The SaaS apocalypse, in his telling, is not hype.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The City of Tustin expressed disappointment in the verdict.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Minnesota Vikings – Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon Like the Lions, the Vikings were a huge disappointment in the NFC North.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the much-ballyhooed calamity — millions of Americans forced to go without health insurance coverage — never took place.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the much-ballyhooed calamity — millions of Americans forced to go without health insurance coverage — never took place.—
Las Vegas Review-Journal,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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Just like during the dot-com bust, the easy investment money is all gone, leaving only those with a solid business plan to carry the legal industry forward as the price rises.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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And that’s a career defined by three Super Bowl titles, and more than enough accolades to end up with a bronze bust in Canton one day.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disaster. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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