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
The president has taken direct aim at the state’s climate efforts, including moves to block California’s gas car ban, pull funding from its green hydrogen hub, withhold disaster aid, and undermine its cap-and-trade program.
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Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Introducing more flexibility around FEMA disaster loan programs.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2025
His 2023 season was an absolute disaster and 2024 was not much better.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
The comedian takes on commercial aviation disasters in season 2 of his HBO docu-comedy.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Introducing more flexibility around FEMA disaster loan programs.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2025
His 2023 season was an absolute disaster and 2024 was not much better.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
The comedian takes on commercial aviation disasters in season 2 of his HBO docu-comedy.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disaster
Noun
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Holland was attempting a routine landing when the tragedy occurred, and was not performing any stunts, Boggs said.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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While King's career has been fruitful, she's also experienced tragedy in her personal life.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But in reality, every success is built on a failure.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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These setbacks highlight the inherent risks of space operations, where even minor failures can cost hundreds of millions and set timelines back by months or years.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
19 Apr. 2025
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The typical doomsayers came out in force to predict some new apocalypse, but several less frightening factors seemed to be at play.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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My point isn’t that The Last Of Us should be creating a Jackson that is a magical, oasis free of judgment, hate, and societal issues — that’s probably more of a fantasy than a mushroom zombie apocalypse.—
Patricia Karounos,
Refinery29,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The title is still up for grabs, but a three-horse race at the top is now down to two, with Leeds and Burnley promoted and Sheffield United having to get over their disappointment and try to go up through the play-offs.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Rebuilding credibility with investors after a prolonged period of disappointment will take time.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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How to sear into a reader’s brain the profound calamity of a dozen savage killings?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump spoke before the worldwide stock market calamity finally got to him.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2025
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Many on the list, which was shared with NPR, were for environmental justice projects, including one grant that supported initiatives such as flood mitigation in southwest Virginia, a deep red part of the commonwealth where communities have been shaped by the coal industry's booms and busts.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2025
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The semiconductor industry isn’t new to booms and busts.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disaster. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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