Synonyms of emergencies

emergencies

noun

plural of emergency

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crises
• crossroads
• situations
• exigencies
• heads
• extremities
• conjunctures
• clutches
• flash points
• boiling points
• junctures
• breaking points
• contingencies
• possibilities
• crunches
• predicaments
• crunch times
• tinderboxes
• zero hours
• moments of truth
• milestones
• Dunkirks
• points of no return
• conditions
• happenings
• climaxes
• straits
• landmarks
• turning points
• corners
• deadlocks
• impasses
• jams
• passes
• hot waters
• fixes
• scrapes
• stalemates
• spots
• holes
• last minutes
• pinches
• last ditches
• eleventh hours

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emergencies

Lewbel says that, by the end of 2026, the company's law enforcement customers will be required to use case codes for searches, with exceptions for emergencies, and a tool that flags unusual searches for agency administrators. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

The school system has added staff in support of this approach, while simultaneously banning school police officers from campus except in emergencies and sharply reducing the size of the school police force. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Make Failure Visible Early A pilot should intentionally test emergencies, cancellations, incomplete patient information, holiday hours, insurance questions, human handoffs and unsupported requests. — Manjot Pal, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

But customers may retain data longer, emergencies may bypass case codes, and entering a case number can be done without judicial approval. — Henry F. Fradella, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

Drones are becoming an increasingly common tool for first responders, giving firefighters and law enforcement an aerial view that can provide critical information during emergencies. — Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

These systems look for changes or emergencies and alert a caregiver, family member or monitoring service when something seems off. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Some cities have alternatives to the police that are trained to intervene in mental health emergencies, including nonprofit organizations and city government mental health departments. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

The change also covers medical emergencies that are not the airline’s fault, the removal of unruly passengers, certain cyberattacks, and aircraft damage caused by extreme weather or debris. — Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026