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
This includes those who have qualified for conditional entry under the asylum and refugee laws or based on urgent humanitarian reasons, such as survivors of domestic violence or human trafficking.
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Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 1 Feb. 2026
His son, who has lost 77 pounds, got on the urgent list for referral abroad this last week but doesn’t have a confirmation of travel.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The need to clip the governor’s fiscal wings is urgent.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
The resulting racial profiling and excessive violence by federal agents became an urgent call to action for a community that, not long ago, drew a line in the sand over race and policing — sparking 2020’s worldwide reckoning.
—Eric Roper, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for urgent
Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 1 Feb. 2026
His son, who has lost 77 pounds, got on the urgent list for referral abroad this last week but doesn’t have a confirmation of travel.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The need to clip the governor’s fiscal wings is urgent.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
The resulting racial profiling and excessive violence by federal agents became an urgent call to action for a community that, not long ago, drew a line in the sand over race and policing — sparking 2020’s worldwide reckoning.
—Eric Roper, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urgent
Adjective
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The 48-bed hospital in Brea and 109-bed hospital in Westminster treat patients for longer stays, typically after they are discharged from acute-care hospitals.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hal, in his academic brilliance, tennis talent, and acute anxiety, is the character who most resembles his creator.—
Hermione Hoby,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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One of the most pressing challenges in behavioral healthcare today is access.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Aside from potentially pressing pause on the exhausting narratives about Antekokounmpo's future, his injury could have on-court benefits for the Bucks as well.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While the photos on the pamphlets are anodyne—cheerful workers on assembly lines—the text offers a dire warning of looming job cuts, accusing Germany’s traditional unions of selling out workers.—
William Wilkes,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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After years of dour and dire dramas, the festival rediscovered its funny bone with a lineup that featured broadly appealing comedies.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This period of intense study laid the groundwork for what would later become known as the Korean New Wave.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Shares fell during his time in government but rebounded sharply in December, reaching a record high amid intense market interest in AI.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the famous spaceships, X-Wing and TIE Fighter also brought compelling stories set in the Star Wars universe, alongside technical advancements like fully 3D graphics in place of the bitmap sprites of previous titles.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The robot also developed emergent behaviors during training.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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For expectant mothers, quick access to advanced emergent maternity care can make all the difference.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The prolonged freeze left some residents increasingly desperate in a region unaccustomed to such conditions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Reality shows already showcase a dozen desperate people struggling against the elements and each other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Hillis Schild, executive director of the fund, said such projects meet critical community needs, but often struggle to secure traditional bank financing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Nick Geller, managing director of Steadfast LA, highlighted the organization’s emphasis on protecting critical community infrastructure.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Urgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urgent. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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