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
Like 911 for emergencies, 211 is a national three-digit dialing code, launched in 2000, that connects callers to information specialists at the nearest local 211 helpline.
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Matthew W. Kreuter, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The outcome could potentially have lasting ramifications for civil-military relations and the boundaries of presidential power under the Constitution, particularly during protest movements and domestic emergencies.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The group also plans to open a bank account to store any remaining donations after the shutdown, which will go toward helping people on SNAP during emergencies and holidays.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
Youth emergencies are available through West Allis PD CART at 414-302-8000, Milwaukee County CART at 414-278-4788 and Wauwatosa PD CART at 414-471-8430 ext.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Like 911 for emergencies, 211 is a national three-digit dialing code, launched in 2000, that connects callers to information specialists at the nearest local 211 helpline.
—Matthew W. Kreuter, The Conversation, 7 Nov. 2025
Its resolution will reveal just how strictly the Court requires each branch to perform its job, and not that of other branches—and how Presidential declarations of emergencies and national-security threats alter what the Court deems to be proper separation of powers.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2025
Phoenix has also stored water underground for use in times of emergencies.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
After nearly two decades of heartbreak, laughter and a whole lot of medical emergencies, Pompeo hung up her white coat and stepped away from Grey's Anatomy in 2023 — though not entirely.
—Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Matthew W. Kreuter, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The outcome could potentially have lasting ramifications for civil-military relations and the boundaries of presidential power under the Constitution, particularly during protest movements and domestic emergencies.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The group also plans to open a bank account to store any remaining donations after the shutdown, which will go toward helping people on SNAP during emergencies and holidays.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
Youth emergencies are available through West Allis PD CART at 414-302-8000, Milwaukee County CART at 414-278-4788 and Wauwatosa PD CART at 414-471-8430 ext.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Like 911 for emergencies, 211 is a national three-digit dialing code, launched in 2000, that connects callers to information specialists at the nearest local 211 helpline.
—Matthew W. Kreuter, The Conversation, 7 Nov. 2025
Its resolution will reveal just how strictly the Court requires each branch to perform its job, and not that of other branches—and how Presidential declarations of emergencies and national-security threats alter what the Court deems to be proper separation of powers.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2025
Phoenix has also stored water underground for use in times of emergencies.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
After nearly two decades of heartbreak, laughter and a whole lot of medical emergencies, Pompeo hung up her white coat and stepped away from Grey's Anatomy in 2023 — though not entirely.
—Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emergencies
Noun
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So, why is this country in the midst of one of the greatest humanitarian crises in modern history?—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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But Venezuelans, having endured years of crises, know how to tackle adversity.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Scott was at a career crossroads.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The country’s democratic movement is at a crossroads.—
Michael Albertus,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Emergencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emergencies. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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