as in crises
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
the exigencies requiring snap decisions that traders on the stock exchange face every day
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Recent Examples of exigencies
It will be encumbered neither by norms nor the exigencies that compel speech in a democratic society.
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Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
You logical minds cannot understand the exigencies of art.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
This diagnosis, obviously, was an enormous gut-wrenching shock, and the exigencies of Greg’s life were instantly and inexorably altered.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Aug. 2020
Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
You logical minds cannot understand the exigencies of art.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
This diagnosis, obviously, was an enormous gut-wrenching shock, and the exigencies of Greg’s life were instantly and inexorably altered.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exigencies
Noun
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This broader competition is already reshaping how countries respond to crises.—
Derek Chollet,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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There are always crises to manage and factions to pacify.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have each worked hard to be seen as the crossroads for business, politics and innovation, hosting global sporting events from Formula 1 to high-stakes boxing championships and top-tier golf tournaments.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Shoulder surgery and a months-long rehab at this point in his career puts him at a crossroads, but the early signals from his recovery look positive.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Exigencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exigencies. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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