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
These pros know exactly where to begin when tackling a disaster of a bedroom closet or an overflowing kitchen cupboard.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Latest figures from national disaster officials show that more than 170,000 people were affected by the quake, and 20,000 have been displaced.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
The difference, however, is that in wealthier nations, these kinds of disasters often trigger investment in storm drains, soil stabilization or relocation.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Some, like UConn’s Randy Edsall (6-32 from 2017 to 2021), were total disasters.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Latest figures from national disaster officials show that more than 170,000 people were affected by the quake, and 20,000 have been displaced.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
The difference, however, is that in wealthier nations, these kinds of disasters often trigger investment in storm drains, soil stabilization or relocation.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Some, like UConn’s Randy Edsall (6-32 from 2017 to 2021), were total disasters.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disaster
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After the tragedy, Gibson's attorney said the actor had since rehomed his beloved mastiffs.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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There are too many stories, too many tragedies, and too many silver linings to properly detail, especially as the national media spotlight has long moved on to the next crisis.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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Griffith and CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening are facing charges, including disorderly conduct, failure to disperse, obstructing a highway and obstructing an emergency responder.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Luckily, clever Frances must have understood her caper was destined for failure.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, a zombie apocalypse wouldn’t even scratch the surface of weirdest things to happen in the fictional town of Riverdale.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Believe it or not, the zombie apocalypse has reached the MCU.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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Several government witnesses filed victim impact statements to Judge Subramanian ahead of Friday's sentencing hearing, including Ventura, who expressed disappointment over Combs' acquittal.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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The remorse, the sorrow, the regret, the disappointment, the shame.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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The piling on of hurdles, unforeseen challenges, and calamities is almost ridiculous.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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For Israelis, fearing for the hostages, led by our government into a moral calamity whose effects will reverberate for generations.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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As seen, Thornton is boom/bust already, but the Lions game presents good boom potential.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Speaking to Andrew Ross Sorkin of the New York Times’ DealBook on CNBC’s Squawk Box ahead of the upcoming Robin Hood Foundation investor conference, Jones described today’s investment climate as uncannily similar to the one that preceded the 2000 dotcom bust.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disaster. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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