Synonyms of extremities

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crises
• crossroads
• heads
• emergencies
• situations
• exigencies
• clutches
• junctures
• conjunctures
• boiling points
• flash points
• breaking points
• possibilities
• crunches
• crunch times
• zero hours
• moments of truth
• predicaments
• corners
• conditions
• tinderboxes
• Dunkirks
• points of no return
• contingencies
• milestones
• landmarks
• happenings
• straits
• climaxes
• turning points
• spots
• hot waters
• passes
• scrapes
• holes
• jams
• impasses
• deadlocks
• pinches
• fixes
• last minutes
• stalemates
• last ditches
• eleventh hours

2

as in heights

the most extreme or advanced point

at its extremity the fever was actually life-threatening

Synonyms & Similar Words

• heights
• depths
• limits
• ultimates
• consummations
• quintessences
• epitomes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of extremities

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

The Eagles announced that Jackson had strength and movement in his extremities and had been taken to a hospital for further evaluation. — CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

Clinicians found real value in cases involving subtle fractures in the knees, feet and other extremities, where conventional X-ray findings were inconclusive or missed the fracture altogether. — Erez Meltzer, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

It’s known for triggering tremors, which generally start in the extremities like the hands. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

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