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as in crisis
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 height
the most extreme or advanced point
at its extremity the fever was actually life-threatening
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Recent Examples of extremity
For my climbing partner who suffers from chilly extremities, La Sportiva Olympus Mons, with even more insulation and integrated overboots, were a one-stop shop.
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Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Wear a hat, scarf and insulated gloves or mittens to reduce the chance of frostbite or injuries to your extremities.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Wear a hat, scarf and gloves or mittens to protect extremities and prevent loss of body heat.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Jan. 2026
Frostbite begins as a warmer, redder appearance in extremities like fingers, toes, ears or the nose, Falat said.
—Karl Hille, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
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Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Wear a hat, scarf and insulated gloves or mittens to reduce the chance of frostbite or injuries to your extremities.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Wear a hat, scarf and gloves or mittens to protect extremities and prevent loss of body heat.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Jan. 2026
Frostbite begins as a warmer, redder appearance in extremities like fingers, toes, ears or the nose, Falat said.
—Karl Hille, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extremity
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On Tuesday, the US Embassy in Havana urged American citizens in Cuba to take precautions amid the energy crisis by conserving fuel, water, food and charging their phones.—
Bianna Golodryga,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Nigeria is in the grip of a complex security crisis, with an insurgency by Islamic militants in the northeast alongside a surge in kidnappings for ransom by gunmen across the northwest and north-central regions over recent months.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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The ball of the shoe to the heel has a tapered height, with the heel reaching three inches for a little extra thickness.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Yabusele is a 6-foot-7 forward who makes up for a slight lack of height with a powerful frame and aggressive approach around the basket.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son of former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, has been killed in an apparent assassination at his home in the city of Zintan in northwestern Libya, the head of his political team said on Tuesday.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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His cause of death was listed as blunt head trauma and stab wounds, records showed.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Briny notes—think olives, capers, and anchovies—bring depth, while umami-rich ingredients like mushrooms, aged cheeses, miso, and soy sauce add a satisfying savoriness that lingers.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Boston Celtics are adding some frontline depth for the playoff run, agreeing Tuesday to acquire former Orlando Magic guard Nikola Vucevic from the Chicago Bulls for former Edgewater standout guard Anfernee Simons, a person with knowledge of the pending trade said.—
Tim Reynolds,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Stronger tools for parents, including limits on social media and a more responsive alert system, are important.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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This limits silent data transfers when the app is not actively open.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Extremity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extremity. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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