extremities

noun

plural of extremity
1
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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2
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 Pain, numbness or tingling in the lower extremities can point to an orthopedic issue, but the same sensations can also signal prostate cancer that has spread. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Police said the victims sustained gunshot wounds primarily to their extremities, including their arms and legs. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 Focus on the abdomen first, then gynecomastia reduction and sometimes a body lift at the same time, and finally the extremities like arms and thighs. — The Editors, Robb Report, 19 July 2026 These shorts deliberately restrict blood flow from the lower extremities, causing veins to bulge as blood pools. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026 Compression socks are a simple fix to improve circulation and to keep your lower extremities feeling energized. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 The Milky Way passes through the lower extremities of the Scorpion. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 26 June 2026 The pathologist documented extensive bruising and hemorrhage involving Joanna’s abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs and lower extremities, according to the affidavit. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026 Police said the victim was stabbed multiple times on his body and on his extremities. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extremities
  1. crises
  2. heights
  3. crossroads
  4. depths
  5. heads
  6. limits
Noun
  • Washington — Senate Democrats demanded answers Wednesday about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, following reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and mental health crises during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Companies must ask what successors aren't ready for and what's being done *now* to prepare them, ensuring a strong leadership bench and avoiding costly crises.
    — Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of crises
Noun
  • Barrack has mediated direct talks between Syria and Israel in an effort to make sure that an uneasy truce is sustained, especially in southern Syria where Israeli forces continue to occupy strategic heights on Syrian soil.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Rooted in sustainable dining, Fallow’s approach is about elevating humble produce to thrilling new heights.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of heights
Noun
  • By 2004, Michael, Magic and Bird had officially hung up their sneakers, and the NBA was failing during its critical crossroads.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Hilton argued that California is at a crossroads, pointing to residents and businesses moving out of the state.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of crossroads
Noun
  • Those are the depths and layers of this city that are important to remember.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Players begin in low Earth orbit and steadily expand their way into the depths of space, trying to find the balance between risk and profit.
    — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of depths
Noun
  • For now, his dream to referee at a men’s World Cup must wait until 2030 at the earliest when the tournament heads to Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Trump frequently posts official government announcements exclusively on Truth Social, including military attacks and ceasefires, the hiring and firing of agency heads, and major domestic policies, the lawsuit said.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of heads
Noun
  • Championship loss limits were markedly lower than those applied to Premier League clubs.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The bill, which was originally introduced in February by state assemblymember Matt Haney, aimed to curb ticketing scalping by brokers and resale platforms by placing limits on the resale price of concert tickets.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of limits

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