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
Loukaitou-Sideris said some transit systems have tested cell phone apps that connect with transit police in real time to report emergencies.
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Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
College campuses across America are experiencing an epidemic of hoax calls about bogus shootings and other emergencies following the shooting death of Charlie Kirk this week.
—ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Training scenarios include domestic violence, shootings and medical emergencies, pushing recruits to manage chaos in real time while juggling multiple screens, radios and conversations.
—Jason Truppi, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The event happened the same week the school was scheduled to have a lockdown drill and illustrated how the school and local law enforcement is prepared to handle emergencies.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Contrary to South Carolina's insistence, trans students are not emergencies.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
In a population already at higher risk of illness due to stress and confinement, these oversights can quickly escalate into medical emergencies.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Certified financial planner Sophia Bera Daigle suggests those in a dual-income household have three months of net pay set aside for emergencies.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
In anticipation of Labor Day weekend, Acclivus increased street outreach hours and had staff on hand to respond to emergencies.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
College campuses across America are experiencing an epidemic of hoax calls about bogus shootings and other emergencies following the shooting death of Charlie Kirk this week.
—ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Training scenarios include domestic violence, shootings and medical emergencies, pushing recruits to manage chaos in real time while juggling multiple screens, radios and conversations.
—Jason Truppi, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The event happened the same week the school was scheduled to have a lockdown drill and illustrated how the school and local law enforcement is prepared to handle emergencies.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Contrary to South Carolina's insistence, trans students are not emergencies.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
In a population already at higher risk of illness due to stress and confinement, these oversights can quickly escalate into medical emergencies.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Certified financial planner Sophia Bera Daigle suggests those in a dual-income household have three months of net pay set aside for emergencies.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
In anticipation of Labor Day weekend, Acclivus increased street outreach hours and had staff on hand to respond to emergencies.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emergencies
Noun
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Prominent global automakers showcased their latest models at the Munich car show, including new EVs and lower-cost vehicles, as Europe's auto sector faces crises ranging from tariff hikes to rising costs and rivalry with Chinese firms on their home turf.—
Bernadette Baum,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Baerbock takes the gavel at a tumultuous moment for the United Nations, with mounting global crises, stalled Security Council action, financial strain, and conflicts around the world.—
Stéphanie Fillion,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her comments come as Democrats face a leadership crossroads in Washington, with long-serving figures under scrutiny and younger candidates pushing for change.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … SEN STEVE DAINES, SEN ANGUS KING – America's national parks are at a crossroads.—
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FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Emergencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emergencies. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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