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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
That series ended with a ruptured Achilles for superstar forward Jayson Tatum, and a battering ram taken to the extremities of a Celtics core that had claimed an NBA title just a season prior.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
For people who naturally have cold extremities, keeping them comfortably warm during sleep can also help maintain more stable sleep.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Over time, your extremities go numb, which indicates the beginning of frostbite.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Mercenaries occupy this gray zone at the extremities of human morality and experience.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Meester is pure unhinged mean girl personified as the Kaylinn of Gloria’s imagination, contextualizing every Insta post in the most outrageous extremities that only hurts her own sense of self.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The boy, who lives in another part of Oakland, was wounded at least twice in the lower extremities, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Both locations work in research, development, engineering, production, and orthopedics, focusing on trauma and extremities as well as foot and ankle care.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 12 Mar. 2026
Luckily for Martin, Kinzalow hopped in the driver's seat and slammed on the brakes, and Martin survived despite severe back injuries and abrasions to his extremities.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
For people who naturally have cold extremities, keeping them comfortably warm during sleep can also help maintain more stable sleep.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Over time, your extremities go numb, which indicates the beginning of frostbite.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Mercenaries occupy this gray zone at the extremities of human morality and experience.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Meester is pure unhinged mean girl personified as the Kaylinn of Gloria’s imagination, contextualizing every Insta post in the most outrageous extremities that only hurts her own sense of self.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The boy, who lives in another part of Oakland, was wounded at least twice in the lower extremities, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Both locations work in research, development, engineering, production, and orthopedics, focusing on trauma and extremities as well as foot and ankle care.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 12 Mar. 2026
Luckily for Martin, Kinzalow hopped in the driver's seat and slammed on the brakes, and Martin survived despite severe back injuries and abrasions to his extremities.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extremities
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Throughout several consecutive years of unprecedented crises, the story follows a movement pushed to its limits.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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There has been intense speculation about the role that mental health crises might have played in both shootings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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These tools extend to various heights and include a microfiber cloth that wraps around each fan blade to remove dust.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
16 Apr. 2026
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As military expansion took precedence under Aurangzeb and the Mughal empire’s finances came increasingly under strain, architectural output would never again reach the same heights in scale or quality.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 Apr. 2026
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For centuries, these islands have been at the crossroads of empires, trade routes and cultures.—
Adam Pourahmadi,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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The multitude of water managers tasked with overseeing the drying Colorado River system stand at a dire crossroads.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Such fallen pieces of history have enticed explorers and enthusiasts, some of whom have ventured into the depths to view them themselves — including Cameron.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Wave action on the water’s surface can break oil into smaller droplets that sink into the ocean depths.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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The younger two brothers float paper boats in the kitchen sink and Jeremy plays along, sprinkling flour on their heads—but making the kitchen a total mess.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Ordinary humans like Stephen’s selfish boss are depicted as giant walking eggs, while others are proportioned like bobble heads.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hazelton says that ChatGPT can be helpful in the salon, but clients should be aware of its limits.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Because there are no limits on call time, the transition from customer service to therapy was often imperceptible.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Extremities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extremities. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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