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
In anticipation of Labor Day weekend, Acclivus increased street outreach hours and had staff on hand to respond to emergencies.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
National Guard troops can be deployed by the governor for state-level emergencies including civil unrest, and natural or human-caused crises.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
There are some exceptions carved out for situations like medical emergencies.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
There are exceptions, such as when the National Guard operates under state authority or when the Insurrection Act is invoked, allowing the president to deploy troops during major unrest or emergencies.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
My schedule was a string of emergencies, and my mind a constant alert system.
—Yermys Pena, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Its versatility has already been proven in international relief operations and domestic emergencies.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Wayne State Police Chief Anthony Holt said the cameras are a necessary tool and have been used to spot medical emergencies that needed attention.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Annunciation had long prepared for emergencies.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
National Guard troops can be deployed by the governor for state-level emergencies including civil unrest, and natural or human-caused crises.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
There are some exceptions carved out for situations like medical emergencies.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
There are exceptions, such as when the National Guard operates under state authority or when the Insurrection Act is invoked, allowing the president to deploy troops during major unrest or emergencies.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
My schedule was a string of emergencies, and my mind a constant alert system.
—Yermys Pena, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Its versatility has already been proven in international relief operations and domestic emergencies.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Wayne State Police Chief Anthony Holt said the cameras are a necessary tool and have been used to spot medical emergencies that needed attention.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Annunciation had long prepared for emergencies.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emergencies
Noun
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Leaders must stay vigilant against economic volatility and global health crises.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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But on the other side of those savings are the former employees who are now facing their own budget crises.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At a crossroads, but with an opportunity.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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And that led to a crossroads moment of self-reflection.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Emergencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emergencies. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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