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as in crises
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
made offers of aid to the refugees, and of asylum in extremity
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as in heights
the most extreme or advanced point
at its extremity the fever was actually life-threatening
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Recent Examples of extremities
Goncalves, meanwhile, was stabbed roughly 38 times, including 24 stab and incised wounds on her scalp, face, and neck, another 11 stab and incised wounds to the chest, and three stab and incised wounds of the upper extremities.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Body tissue is damaged, and extremities like fingers, toes, ear lobes and the tip of the nose can become numb and appear white or pale.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
To protect against the cold, Sobti also recommends covering your mouth, nose and extremities, wearing a hat and gloves, and using extra caution in windy conditions.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For my climbing partner who suffers from chilly extremities, La Sportiva Olympus Mons, with even more insulation and integrated overboots, were a one-stop shop.
—Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Wear a hat, scarf and insulated gloves or mittens to reduce the chance of frostbite or injuries to your extremities.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Wear a hat, scarf and gloves or mittens to protect extremities and prevent loss of body heat.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Jan. 2026
Frostbite begins as a warmer, redder appearance in extremities like fingers, toes, ears or the nose, Falat said.
—Karl Hille, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Body tissue is damaged, and extremities like fingers, toes, ear lobes and the tip of the nose can become numb and appear white or pale.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
To protect against the cold, Sobti also recommends covering your mouth, nose and extremities, wearing a hat and gloves, and using extra caution in windy conditions.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For my climbing partner who suffers from chilly extremities, La Sportiva Olympus Mons, with even more insulation and integrated overboots, were a one-stop shop.
—Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Wear a hat, scarf and insulated gloves or mittens to reduce the chance of frostbite or injuries to your extremities.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Wear a hat, scarf and gloves or mittens to protect extremities and prevent loss of body heat.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Jan. 2026
Frostbite begins as a warmer, redder appearance in extremities like fingers, toes, ears or the nose, Falat said.
—Karl Hille, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extremities
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But so does an institutional tendency to respond to crises rather than implement reforms to completion.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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By the Sixties and Seventies, avant-garde disciples of Cowell had embraced graphic notation to compose work that responded to crises both global and domestic.—
Olivia Giovetti,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Daytime temperatures are also forecast to return to more seasonable heights pretty quickly, with a high of 55 degrees by Monday.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The electrified setup packs a 771-hp punch and could elevate the GT to even greater heights.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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Turned to music, his body emerges from the ditch and now the dust is beautiful, a labyrinth of intersecting crossroads.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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This crossroads of the world is set to become a crossroads for design-conscious travelers, too.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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Great white sharks have been recorded at depths of 3,700 feet, presumably to feed.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Over the course of the mission, 33 research stations and nearly 20 submersible dives will be utilized to probe the trench’s depths.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Jan. 2026
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Football heads on social media couldn’t help but notice the name, Karene Reid, on the Denver roster ahead of Sunday’s AFC title game between the Patriots and Broncos.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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But so was the team's coach and that's why the decision revealed on Thursday had parents scratching their heads.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Note that this bag is larger than most of the others on this list, and may not fit in the overhead bin on all airlines—always be sure to check your airline’s baggage limits directly!—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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But studies also found that within a few years the vast majority of seafood caught off the Northeast Coast of Japan was below Japan’s strict radiation limits.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Extremities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extremities. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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