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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
The Milky Way passes through the lower extremities of the Scorpion.
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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.
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Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
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.
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Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
The condition causes nerve damage, primarily in the extremities, that can interfere with the ability to walk.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Its symptoms are similar to typhus, except the rash starts at the extremities and moves to the trunk.
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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.
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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.
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Dr. Jaclyn M. Piselli,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extremities
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Three crises — the 1987 crash, the dot‑com bubble and the global financial crisis — forced Greenspan to confront the limits of that worldview, lessons that continue to shape how economists think about market behavior today.
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These duos can be dressed up or down with ease and minimize clothing crises.
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The diversity of plant heights mimics what’s found in a forest and, as a bonus, offers better wildlife habitat.
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Still, the stock market continues to test new heights and is expected to tempt private equity owners and other investors to get out while the getting’s good.
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Inventory levels at Cushing, Oklahoma, the pipeline crossroads of the United States, fell just below 19 million barrels last week, the lowest since August 2014.
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On the cusp of the 250th anniversary of its founding, the United States of America is at a crossroads.
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True Black 400, making the deep, dark depths of space even more gorgeous.
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For me no one explores the depths of her emotions with her voice the way Billie does.
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Despite the lack of goals, the game was exciting with end-to-end runs and missed chances that left fans of both teams groaning and burying their heads in their hands.
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While posing for a photo opp, Stewart turned heads in a black-and-white tweed skirt suit by Chanel.
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Utah's state forester, Jamie Barnes, told reporters that fires across the state this season had been moving in ways that had stretched Utah's firefighting capacity to its limits, with new fires beginning closer to populated areas than in previous years.
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Understanding your deductibles and coverage limits before a storm arrives can prevent unpleasant surprises later.
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“Extremities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extremities. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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