as in acute
needing immediate attention
I will need to put off everything but the most urgent issues
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Recent Examples of urgent
Aurora Water says the need to build is urgent, especially in dry years like this one.
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Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The emergence of Mythos underscores the urgent need for robust AI governance.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Three weeks is the typical timeline the brand would need for a custom to be developed, though there are urgent instances when the label does express orders within less time.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Driven by memories of past dictatorships, this urgent reportage-style film captures a night of chaos and powerful, collective citizen resistance.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 May 2026
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Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The emergence of Mythos underscores the urgent need for robust AI governance.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Three weeks is the typical timeline the brand would need for a custom to be developed, though there are urgent instances when the label does express orders within less time.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Driven by memories of past dictatorships, this urgent reportage-style film captures a night of chaos and powerful, collective citizen resistance.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for urgent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urgent
Adjective
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After the primary autopsy, the coroner concluded Jackson's death was from acute Propofol intoxication, which caused the singer to go into cardiac arrest, NPR reported.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Almost half are personally afraid of losing their job to AI, ranking it among the most acute individual stressors measured in the survey.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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My district’s three most pressing issues are its high cost of living, an underfunded education system and clashes with the federal government over immigration enforcement.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Both of the Current’s goals were directly out of counter-pressing moments.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The book is painfully honest about the strained relationship between Lilo, who survived the camps, and her sisters, who made it to America under less dire circumstances.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Republicans, for their part, paint a much more dire picture of the state.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make the moment feel more intense.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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Keep in mind that Pluto retrogrades happen every year for approximately half the year, but this particular cycle will be especially raw and intense, both at a personal and global level.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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In Division 2, the talent level is more even, which could make for more compelling matchups.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The data presented showed INA year 0-2 emergent bilingual students significantly behind students not at INA over the last three school years.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Use Selective Herbicides White clover is best controlled by applications of post-emergent broadleaf selective herbicides in the fall.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Supporters were desperate for owners Fenway Sports Group to reconsider the price hike and will now be pleased that their voices have been heard.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Fans have been desperate to get new episodes of Sheridan's epic drama.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Three residents died at the scene, while five more were hospitalized with critical injuries, FDNY officials said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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As Mercury squares Pluto, feedback or a conversation may feel more intense or critical than expected.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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“Urgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urgent. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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