as in crises
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
an alert, quick-thinking girl who is good to have around in an emergency
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Recent Examples of emergencies
Amorning 276-piece First Aid Kit Accidents and minor emergencies can happen anywhere, so having a first aid kit on hand is essential.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
In addressing irreparable harm, Immergut said the state faced constitutional injury from loss of control over its Guard, operational harm from diversion of troops trained for state emergencies and public safety risks.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Roy said that fast, accurate intervention can prevent deaths in traumatic emergencies.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
San Rafael, California — Whether battling a wildfire, chasing a suspect, or helping someone with a traumatic injury – the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and others who take action in emergencies regularly endure high levels of stress.
—Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
During the shutdown, National Park websites and social media will not be maintained except for emergencies, the contingency plan says.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Staffing levels to help in emergencies and maintain trash, restrooms, campgrounds and roads are not guaranteed, according to the National Park Service.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Utilities in Arizona pay customers to participate during heat waves and lawmakers in Connecticut have passed proposals to allow power companies to temporarily manage thermostats during emergencies, the New York Post reported.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
The city is urging the governor to sign into a law a bill that would expand California’s definition of emergencies to include landslides and events made worse by climate change.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
In addressing irreparable harm, Immergut said the state faced constitutional injury from loss of control over its Guard, operational harm from diversion of troops trained for state emergencies and public safety risks.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Roy said that fast, accurate intervention can prevent deaths in traumatic emergencies.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
San Rafael, California — Whether battling a wildfire, chasing a suspect, or helping someone with a traumatic injury – the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and others who take action in emergencies regularly endure high levels of stress.
—Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
During the shutdown, National Park websites and social media will not be maintained except for emergencies, the contingency plan says.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Staffing levels to help in emergencies and maintain trash, restrooms, campgrounds and roads are not guaranteed, according to the National Park Service.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Utilities in Arizona pay customers to participate during heat waves and lawmakers in Connecticut have passed proposals to allow power companies to temporarily manage thermostats during emergencies, the New York Post reported.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
The city is urging the governor to sign into a law a bill that would expand California’s definition of emergencies to include landslides and events made worse by climate change.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emergencies
Noun
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His latest protest fits into his activism against war and follows previous arrests for disrupting Senate hearings over Gaza and domestic health crises.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The oppressive rule has led to nations cutting off aid, leading to one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Our institutions – businesses, universities, and society – stand at this crossroads.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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That geography has long placed the Central Asian nation at a crossroads, straddling both Europe and Asia.—
Nina Subkhanberdina,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Emergencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emergencies. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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