1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in height
the most extreme or advanced point
at its extremity the fever was actually life-threatening
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of extremity
Bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.
—
Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The decisiveness of Canberra’s actions is a measure of the extremity of Iran’s behavior.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Their appearance in March appears to be a direct response to the extremity of the situation in Gaza amid the Israeli cutoff of aid.
—Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 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
See All Example Sentences for extremity
Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The decisiveness of Canberra’s actions is a measure of the extremity of Iran’s behavior.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Their appearance in March appears to be a direct response to the extremity of the situation in Gaza amid the Israeli cutoff of aid.
—Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 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
See All Example Sentences for extremity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extremity
Noun
-
Aid groups say the Israeli military continues to restrict access to food, water, and humanitarian aid, worsening a crisis already marked by starvation and displacement.—
Kaity Kline,
NPR,
18 Sep. 2025
-
During the 2008 financial crisis, Biglari seized on shareholder anger and economic uncertainty.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Cities would also generally be prevented from imposing height and density limits based on how close a development is near a transit stop.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
-
Channel Orange, his breakthrough album, preceded Blonde by several years but didn’t reach the same heights.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
-
During Tuesday's media availability, Swinney addressed concerns about Clemson's 1-2 start by pointing to the track record since he was named head coach in 2009.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Currently, Teddy Bridgewater is on the depth chart as Mayfield's backup if Mayfield can't play on Sunday.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
-
The result is a getaway that balances small-town charm with cultural depth.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
For 2026, the dollar limits used to determine the deduction under section 219(g) for active participants in certain pension plans are expected to be $81,000 for single taxpayers, $129,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly, and zero dollars for married taxpayers filing separately.—
KELLY PHILLIPS ERB,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
-
In the past, the Commission has excluded satellite internet systems, citing their lower adoption rates and capacity limits.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Extremity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extremity. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share