as in gravity
the condition of being very important and needing immediate attention
The urgency of the situation meant that we needed to start right away.
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Recent Examples of urgency
One shoot, in Texas's Big Bend National Park, was planned as the government weighed building a wall through the park, a debate Malle says reflects the urgency of what Vogue chose to showcase.
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Simone Popperl,
NPR,
18 June 2026
They are meant to create urgency without panic.
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Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
With compassion and urgency, the film captures a New Orleans community’s determination to preserve its identity in the face of a disappearing homeland.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Luna slips into Taurus at 8:29 ET, where the moon exalts (and thrives), shifting the mood from urgency and passion (Aries) to stability and sensuality (Taurus).
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for urgency
Simone Popperl,
NPR,
18 June 2026
They are meant to create urgency without panic.
—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
With compassion and urgency, the film captures a New Orleans community’s determination to preserve its identity in the face of a disappearing homeland.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Luna slips into Taurus at 8:29 ET, where the moon exalts (and thrives), shifting the mood from urgency and passion (Aries) to stability and sensuality (Taurus).
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for urgency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urgency
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
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Since that date, the Philadelphia Semiconductor ETF has continued to defy gravity, adding 20%, while the Magnificent 7 as a group is down 10%.
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The abnormal frequency of tornado outbreaks means some Illinoisans are facing a natural disaster of this magnitude for the first time.
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That is when the United States duels Australia on Friday in a World Cup match hyped by a budding rivalry, next-phase magnitude, and home-field aura.
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Kerigan Coates, who's studying neuroscience at the University of San Diego, received a scholarship and the inspiration to keep educating people about the importance of mental health.
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Just days after Bode's arrest, Morgan reshared two Instagram Stories from midwife Lindsey Meeheis, reminding parents about the importance of water safety to mark the 8th anniversary of Emeline's death.
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The exigencies of the Revolution lead to promising more people representation.
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Potential finalists will be notified via email and may be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, License of Work and Release of Liability/Publicity within three (3) days of date of notification, or a shorter time if required by exigencies, or a runner-up may be selected.
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In Juneteenth traditions, the color red holds historical significance.
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Haiti vs Brazil, more than a soccer game Despite the final result, the significance of the match extended beyond soccer.
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The Star tried a standard latte with honey ($6) and later upon the insistence of a nearby customer, the Beetdown (beets, mandarin, fresh mint, lemon peels, espresso and milk; $8).
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Mary The Widow, directed by Ryan Noufer, follows an aging widow who, at her daughter’s insistence, attends a speed-dating event — where, among a string of dud dates, one gentle stranger lingers in her mind.
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Whitehead was also struck by Barer’s seriousness about her work as an agent—commitment to one’s calling being the signature quality of his protagonists.
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In all seriousness, this isn’t meant to excuse Tampa Bay for losing a quality player.
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“Urgency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urgency. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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