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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
All seven people shot, five men and two women ranging in age from 28 to 32, were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries to their lower extremities, police said.
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
Their faces and extremities are bare; the rest of their bulbous bodies are covered in a layer of fur.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
In fact, the head and joints of the extremities commonly take the brunt of a fall.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The chief resident of orthopedic surgery at Cedars Sinai Medical Center walked jurors through X-rays showing Megan’s gunshot wounds on both of her lower extremities.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
Earlier, Lions head coach Dan Campbell shared a positive update saying Norris is breathing, talking and had some movement in his extremities.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2025
Morice Norris is in stable condition and has feeling and movement in all his extremities.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
As for what his body is physically experiencing in this moment, Miller explains that the temperature receptors in Hemsworth's sensory neurons are responding to the cold, and to preserve heat, blood vessels in his skin, hands, feet, and extremities are narrowing quickly causing a sharp, aching pain.
—EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
Their faces and extremities are bare; the rest of their bulbous bodies are covered in a layer of fur.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
In fact, the head and joints of the extremities commonly take the brunt of a fall.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The chief resident of orthopedic surgery at Cedars Sinai Medical Center walked jurors through X-rays showing Megan’s gunshot wounds on both of her lower extremities.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
Earlier, Lions head coach Dan Campbell shared a positive update saying Norris is breathing, talking and had some movement in his extremities.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2025
Morice Norris is in stable condition and has feeling and movement in all his extremities.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
As for what his body is physically experiencing in this moment, Miller explains that the temperature receptors in Hemsworth's sensory neurons are responding to the cold, and to preserve heat, blood vessels in his skin, hands, feet, and extremities are narrowing quickly causing a sharp, aching pain.
—EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extremities
Noun
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Leaders must stay vigilant against economic volatility and global health crises.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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But on the other side of those savings are the former employees who are now facing their own budget crises.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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Heeled mules are the ideal way to take both your style and your feet (literally) to new heights.—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Recently, however, both teams have elevated themselves to greater heights.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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At a crossroads, but with an opportunity.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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And that led to a crossroads moment of self-reflection.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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An ugly sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates sunk their struggling offense to new depths and at least temporarily removed Will Smith from the equation.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But those deeper water depths don’t suit shorebirds as well as waterfowl species.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images The PGA Tour heads to Napa, California, this week, where ten of the twelve United States Ryder Cup members will compete in the Procore Championship at the North Course at Silverado Resort.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Two of the campgrounds are open year-round, and the facilities have restrooms (with modern rain shower heads), firewood, a dump station, dog waste stations, and a comfort station.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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But these adaptations may not be enough, as climate change and prolonged drought are pushing animals’ limits.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Extremities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extremities. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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