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
Throughout his 2023 mayoral campaign, Brandon Johnson championed a progressive vision of sending teams of mental health clinicians instead of police officers to help people suffering from psychiatric emergencies.
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Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Those weren’t just uncomfortable summer days, but small emergencies happening over and over again.
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Isabella Montealegre,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
The conditions have pushed fire behavior to extremes not commonly seen in the region, stretching resources and forcing the governors of both Utah and Colorado to declare emergencies.
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Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Over the years, Hall has responded to emergencies ranging from domestic violence calls to serious violent crimes.
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Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
The project also plays a critical role in responding to wildlife emergencies.
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Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The heavy rain, fueled in part by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, drenched much of the Southeast from Texas to the Florida Panhandle, causing flash flood emergencies, washing out roads, and prompting emergency rescues.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Specialized unit built for tight spaces As summer temperatures rise and futbol fever spreads, the department's new bike EMS team is positioned to ease concerns during emergencies.
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Bo Evans,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The department said the rescue showcased the specialized training firefighters use for a wide range of emergencies.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Those weren’t just uncomfortable summer days, but small emergencies happening over and over again.
—
Isabella Montealegre,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
The conditions have pushed fire behavior to extremes not commonly seen in the region, stretching resources and forcing the governors of both Utah and Colorado to declare emergencies.
—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Over the years, Hall has responded to emergencies ranging from domestic violence calls to serious violent crimes.
—
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
The project also plays a critical role in responding to wildlife emergencies.
—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The heavy rain, fueled in part by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, drenched much of the Southeast from Texas to the Florida Panhandle, causing flash flood emergencies, washing out roads, and prompting emergency rescues.
—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Specialized unit built for tight spaces As summer temperatures rise and futbol fever spreads, the department's new bike EMS team is positioned to ease concerns during emergencies.
—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The department said the rescue showcased the specialized training firefighters use for a wide range of emergencies.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emergencies
Noun
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Three crises — the 1987 crash, the dot‑com bubble and the global financial crisis — forced Greenspan to confront the limits of that worldview, lessons that continue to shape how economists think about market behavior today.
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These duos can be dressed up or down with ease and minimize clothing crises.
Noun
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Inventory levels at Cushing, Oklahoma, the pipeline crossroads of the United States, fell just below 19 million barrels last week, the lowest since August 2014.
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On the cusp of the 250th anniversary of its founding, the United States of America is at a crossroads.
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“Emergencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emergencies. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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