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as in farthest
most distant from a center
spacecraft that is specially designed to explore the extreme edge of our solar system
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as in radical
being very far from the center of public opinion
their extreme political views attracted only a small band of followers
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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
in their extreme zeal the members of the cult are willing to do whatever their leader dictates
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as in extremity
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Recent Examples of extreme
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
The real threat from solar storms lies in rare, extreme events — and those are closely monitored by scientists around the world.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 22 May 2025
Umair Irfan, Vox, 12 May 2025
At the other extreme, the owner’s obsession with creating a seamless audio visual system included a special sound system integrated into the overheads.
—Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
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Adjective
Wheeled, rugged robot dog built for extreme industrial missions
The machine is designed to inspect industrial sites, respond to disasters, carry out logistics operations and support scientific research.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
The real threat from solar storms lies in rare, extreme events — and those are closely monitored by scientists around the world.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 22 May 2025
Noun
The World Weather Attribution team estimated that the April extreme rainfall in the US was two to five times more likely due to warming, and that its intensity increased by 13 to 26 percent.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 12 May 2025
At the other extreme, the owner’s obsession with creating a seamless audio visual system included a special sound system integrated into the overheads.
—Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extreme
Adjective
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That's close to the farthest point in its orbit, which is 252,088 miles away, according to NASA.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2023
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Shortly before entering that orbit, NASA says Orion will travel 57, 287 miles beyond the moon at its farthest point from the lunar surface.—
Lee Roop | lroop@al.com,
al,
23 Nov. 2022
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That is the question as Mexicans go to the polls Sunday to elect the country’s judges in a radical reshaping of the nation’s power structure.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Ballerini previously described Patterns as a reflection of personal growth and radical self-acceptance.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Botox effectively treats hyperhidrosis by blocking the nerve signals responsible for excessive sweating.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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Alcohol and excessive speed were suspected of being involved in the crash, and charges are pending, but not expected to be filed for several weeks.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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An autopsy later found that Charles died of blunt trauma of his head, torso and extremities, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
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Inside the suitcase were human remains which consisted of a female torso without the extremities, head and neck, and a black trash bag, which was next to the neck area, the warrant affidavit said.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But then a summer came and went, with rabid fans left waiting (due to the writers' and actors' guild strikes) to see which Fisher brother, if any, Belly chooses in the end of the onscreen adaptation.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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Lawrence often has this frisky, rabid grin that’s irresistible to watch but also scary.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Amanda learned in like 10 seconds, which is insane.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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If 51% of the population is being so underserved, the ratio to opportunity is insane.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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Trip delay Trip delays of five hours or more qualify for reimbursement of up to $200 per day, with a $2,000 maximum.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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The rules also limit junior college transfers to a maximum of three years of D-I sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 May 2025
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“Extreme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extreme. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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