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
Recognizing the urgency of the matter, officials at a handful of hospitals agreed to share their data with ProPublica.
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Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
If someone pushes you to act quickly or invest more, that urgency is often a warning sign.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
In such moments, people benefit from environments that offer steadiness, clarity, and thoughtful direction rather than urgency or noise.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Buyers concentrate on fewer titles, at fewer festivals, with less urgency and less capital.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
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Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
If someone pushes you to act quickly or invest more, that urgency is often a warning sign.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
In such moments, people benefit from environments that offer steadiness, clarity, and thoughtful direction rather than urgency or noise.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Buyers concentrate on fewer titles, at fewer festivals, with less urgency and less capital.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for urgency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urgency
Noun
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida, takes a different approach with Nap Therapy — a spa session on hydraulic zero-gravity beds where guests are encouraged to fall asleep during the treatment.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The other stars in the diamond are second magnitude Denebola (marking the tail of Leo, the Lion), first magnitude Spica (the spike of wheat in the hand of Virgo) and zero-magnitude Arcturus (in Boötes the Herdsman).—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Davis has either tuned out or somehow remained oblivious to any fan sentiment that diminishes the magnitude of his home run because of what unfolded after it.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Palmer’s shot is well blocked by Marc Guehi — which underlines the importance of their decision-making in these moments.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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From 1949 to 1987, the Federal Communications Commission held radio and television stations to a standard requiring them to air opposing sides of public issues of importance, a policy known as the fairness doctrine.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The likelihood of success in a second round of talks increases with the political exigencies and condition of those at the table.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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Other neighbors were equally desperate, including Mohammad Izzo, 69, a school caretaker forced by the exigencies of war to become a groundskeeper for a makeshift cemetery at the campus located a short distance from Abdullah’s house.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The water is colored by the tamarack tree, kind of a root-beer color, which is a beautiful balance to all the greens — and just the metaphorical symbolic significance of it is really profound.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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That story was told in the studio by Professor Julian Huxley, an evolutionary biologist, who used pickled wildlife specimens and a photograph of a coelacanth to explain the fish’s significance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Fonda, who gave up her acting career at Turner's insistence, admitted her role on the world stage was often a supporting one.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The fine points of class-action law were, of course, less influential than Crenshaw’s insistence on paying close attention to the way Black women were treated by the courts, and the essay’s most memorable lines were broader categorical claims.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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There’s a seriousness in their demeanor.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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In all seriousness, maybe Brian Kelly is just ahead of the curve on this one.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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“Urgency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urgency. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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