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 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 Amiri has second-degree burns to her extremities and has since been released from the ICU. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extremities
  1. crises
  2. heights
  3. crossroads
  4. depths
  5. heads
  6. limits
Noun
  • The effort has included resilience drills testing how local officials would keep the government running during cascading crises, from earthquakes to a Chinese invasion.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The same principle applies to mental health, humanitarian crises and social fragmentation.
    — Ricardo Bellino, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of crises
Noun
  • Look for a variety of heights and hues depending on the cultivar.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • At a cost of approximately $8,600 to $23,100 per person (depending on the package), the 2026 edition covers Milan to Barcelona from September 3 through 6 while taking the rally to new heights.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of heights
Noun
  • Rapid technology evolution is unavoidable, and every day will bring a new tool and another crossroads.
    — Dani Mariano, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • One year and one week later, the Cincinnati Reds selected Gausman off waivers as his career reached a crossroads.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of crossroads
Noun
  • Now, for those of you who might not know, freedivers train to be able to descend to significant depths without external breathing equipment.
    — Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Director Tasha Van Zandt went to great lengths to make her documentary A Life Illuminated – and to enormous depths.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of depths
Noun
  • Continue reading … PULPIT POWER — Megachurch pastor scores primary win in Kansas, heads for big money showdown.
    — , FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Both teams’ heads of baseball operations already were under immense scrutiny.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of heads
Noun
  • The models serve different performance levels, so a direct comparison has limits.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Lifeguards advise people to stay out of the water unless they are experienced and know their limits.
    — Michele Gile, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of limits

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