Thesaurus results for EXTREMITIES

extremities

noun

plural of extremity

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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the most extreme or advanced point at its extremity the fever was actually life-threatening

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Recent Examples of extremities The driver then reversed, freeing the man, who suffered severe injuries to his lower extremities. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026 The man had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his extremities, including his arms and legs. — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Lanning said after the game that Moore had movement in all of his extremities while at the hospital. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 Coach Dan Quinn said afterward that Chenal was at the hospital and had feeling in his extremities. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 According to police, the woman had serious injuries to her face, body and extremities. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026 Besides being kind to the planet, The Point II will be kind to your lower extremities, too. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 Points were awarded for eyes, nose, mouth, facial expression, hair, torso, extremities, and overall gracefulness. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026 The Eagles announced shortly after that Jackson had strength and movement in all of his extremities and was being taken to a local hospital for further evaluation. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

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Noun

When the previous coalition came to power in 2025, Bolojan was sworn in with the aim of ending one of Romania’s worst political crises in its post-Communist history and reducing a massive budget deficit.

— Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
The report concludes that resilience must become a core strategic priority rather than a reactive response to crises.

— Mitch New, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of crises

Noun

Philbrick, a seasoned and popular chronicler of the American past, is equally concerned with those who got trampled by the rush as with those who rode it to astonishing heights of wealth and influence.

— Richard Kreitner, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
For about 40 years, business leaders have seen every significant wave of business software serve as a ladder, allowing small businesses to reach new heights.

— Bonnie Le Page, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of heights

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Obsession follows a socially awkward young man named Bear, who finds himself at a crossroads when his wish to win the heart of his longtime crush takes on frighteningly possessive consequences.

— Mariam Bagdady, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
This year’s event arrives amid surging hopes but lingering anxieties for an African industry at a crossroads.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of crossroads

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All in all, the famous spot in the heart of London turned into a rate window into the ocean, showcasing creatures from its depths.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Iran’s currency is getting obliterated With Iran’s economy in free fall, the country’s currency is getting dragged down too and continues to find new depths with the regime facing a major cash crunch soon.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of depths

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The heads of the three leading artificial intelligence labs called for slowing down how fast AI models improve, and chipmakers took the hit.

— Tony Zhang, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Other East African countries – Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and Tanzania – sent heads of delegation to represent their heads of state at the ceremony.

— Evelyne Musambi, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of heads

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Both campaigns are also getting crucial assists in targeting Latino voters from independent expenditure groups, which aren’t bound by the same contribution limits as campaigns are.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
The European Union’s second-largest economy has repeatedly broken the bloc’s rules on budget deficits and debt limits.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

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