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Recent Examples of extremes
The extremes The White Sox experienced extreme weather at home games seven years apart, almost to the day.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
There can be no equivalences drawn between the two political extremes in this country, especially when one extreme is led by a man who rarely speaks without lying.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Ten years on the Moon exposes the battery at fortnightly intervals to extremes of heat and cold, with temperatures during the lunar night dropping as low as -334 °F (-173 °C) and staying near that extreme for two weeks.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Trends observed include increases in hot extremes and extreme single-day precipitation events, declines in cold extremes, regional shifts in annual precipitation, warming of the Earth's oceans, a decrease in ocean pH, rising sea levels, and an increase in wildfire severity.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
The scientists found that exposure to heat extremes (temperatures which exceeded the 99th percentile) led to a reduction in bird populations at latitudes below 55 degrees north or south, with the most extreme effects felt in the tropics, meaning latitudes below 23 degrees.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
There can be no equivalences drawn between the two political extremes in this country, especially when one extreme is led by a man who rarely speaks without lying.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Ten years on the Moon exposes the battery at fortnightly intervals to extremes of heat and cold, with temperatures during the lunar night dropping as low as -334 °F (-173 °C) and staying near that extreme for two weeks.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Trends observed include increases in hot extremes and extreme single-day precipitation events, declines in cold extremes, regional shifts in annual precipitation, warming of the Earth's oceans, a decrease in ocean pH, rising sea levels, and an increase in wildfire severity.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
The scientists found that exposure to heat extremes (temperatures which exceeded the 99th percentile) led to a reduction in bird populations at latitudes below 55 degrees north or south, with the most extreme effects felt in the tropics, meaning latitudes below 23 degrees.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extremes
Noun
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More than 100 small rocks, and countless fragments of metal, had penetrated his face, neck, shoulders, and extremities.—
Martha Raddatz,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
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Placing our extremities in alternative positions to optimize the range of the skin, rather than just the joint, is one example of the specialized care to our survivors receive that directly impacts their functional recovery.—
Dr. Jaclyn M. Piselli,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Florida caps weekly unemployment payments at $275, among the lowest maximums in the country.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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Earnings thresholds required to qualify for the plan will increase, as will deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, from such dizzy heights, the fall from grace has been dramatic.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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While Star City hasn’t quite yet reached the heights of its predecessor, the five hours (of eight) sent to critics satisfy as both a companion series and one capable of standing all on its own.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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Rising from the Mediterranean, this little isle, full of dramatic peaks and grottoes, has been tempting travelers for 2,000 years.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
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Here’s exactly how to style a long-sleeve dress for summer, inspired by our favorite tips and tricks.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
3 June 2026
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Police urged anyone with information about the shooting to call CMPD Detective Ben Condron at 704-432-8477 or the Charlotte Crime Stoppers anonymous tips line at 704-334-1600.—
Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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The theater, declared a landmark in 1988, is a 13-story shadow box preserving bits from a rich history of pop culture pinnacles past.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Canyonlands National Park The desert landscape of Canyonlands National Park is marked with towering rock pinnacles, remote canyons, and Indigenous American rock paintings.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Today’s new wave of halter tops feels grown-up and refined, reimagined in sleek, streamlined shapes that have become fixtures everywhere from the runway to the red carpet — and across the vacation wardrobes defining Euro-summer style.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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His 234 wins placed him as tops in his field.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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From Stonewall’s 1969 uprising to today’s golf tournaments, human rights summits and bar crawls, Pride events in Los Angeles, New York and global cities mix festival energy with defiance.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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More than 7,560 people have made it to the top in almost 14,000 total summits as of December 2025.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Extremes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extremes. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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