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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
Police said the victim was stabbed multiple times on his body and on his extremities.
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Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Amiri has second-degree burns to her extremities and has since been released from the ICU.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The condition causes nerve damage, primarily in the extremities, that can interfere with the ability to walk.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 June 2026
Its symptoms are similar to typhus, except the rash starts at the extremities and moves to the trunk.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
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
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
Brown allegedly shot the two victims and multiple cars using an assault style weapon before police said a Mass State Trooper and an ex-Marine shot Brown in the extremities.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Brown is currently in custody in the hospital, recovering from gunshot wounds in his extremities.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Amiri has second-degree burns to her extremities and has since been released from the ICU.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The condition causes nerve damage, primarily in the extremities, that can interfere with the ability to walk.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 June 2026
Its symptoms are similar to typhus, except the rash starts at the extremities and moves to the trunk.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
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
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
Brown allegedly shot the two victims and multiple cars using an assault style weapon before police said a Mass State Trooper and an ex-Marine shot Brown in the extremities.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Brown is currently in custody in the hospital, recovering from gunshot wounds in his extremities.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extremities
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The fire department now receives more than 110,000 calls each year for fires, medical crises and other emergencies, as the city confronts rising wildfire risks and an entrenched homelessness crisis that demands first responders’ attention.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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There will also be increased MARTA staffing to help manage large crowds on the train platforms, and expansion of the MARTA Hope program which helps riders experiencing mental health crises, substance abuse or homelessness.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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In other forms, cheese has risen to greater heights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Swells on Tuesday led to beach hazard warnings across Southern California, along with high wave heights and rip currents, the National Weather Service warned.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Argyle, a quiet community holding on to its rural roots, is at a crossroads with rapid growth and traffic congestion driving the need to widen FM 407, which goes through the town in southern Denton County.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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As complexities increase, that crossroads of simplicity and safety will continue to be a focal point — and tools like those created by CyberFOX will continue to stand out for maintaining ease of use, adaptability, and scalability, all without compromising on strong security.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The zone then funnels carcasses to the seafloor, and very little sediment movement at those depths means that the carcasses stay exposed to scavengers.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Pants—especially after a long-haul flight, rolled up in the depths of my carry-on.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Guests can also order customized barrel heads, or lids, to take home.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Some can be seen with their hands tied behind their backs, kneeling with their heads touching the floor.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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At the same time, the shrinking economy, new limits on internet access, blocks on popular messaging apps and concerns over state surveillance are adding to a wider sense of disquiet that is already starting to be reflected in polling data.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Each week, the competitors will push themselves to their athletic limits to pass courses that challenge their strength, speed and agility.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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“Extremities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extremities. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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