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
Sarmiento, who was elected to the seat in 2022 after serving as Santa Ana mayor, said rising cost of living and housing affordability are the most urgent needs among District 2’s many renters, immigrants and seniors.
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Claire Wang, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The lack of male students across nursing schools signals a systemic workforce challenge and highlights an urgent need to scale up efforts to recruit and retain men in nursing practice, education, and research.
—Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
The scale and coordination of the attacks has raised urgent questions on Capitol Hill about the stability of the military junta that has governed Mali since 2021, sources told Semafor.
—Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
The boat’s captain, police and the Coast Guard determined he should be immediately taken to Miami aboard the Great Lakes to receive urgent medical treatment, police said in a press release.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
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Claire Wang, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The lack of male students across nursing schools signals a systemic workforce challenge and highlights an urgent need to scale up efforts to recruit and retain men in nursing practice, education, and research.
—Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
The scale and coordination of the attacks has raised urgent questions on Capitol Hill about the stability of the military junta that has governed Mali since 2021, sources told Semafor.
—Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
The boat’s captain, police and the Coast Guard determined he should be immediately taken to Miami aboard the Great Lakes to receive urgent medical treatment, police said in a press release.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urgent
Adjective
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When Danh was initially hospitalized overseas on April 9, doctors diagnosed her with acute liver failure, among other serious health issues.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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So that may be kind of the most acute pain point for travelers, but the summer storms are still going to be coming.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
12 May 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
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The consequences are dire, with some losing or at risk of losing their paychecks and potentially their health insurance.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Richards is capable of projecting calm even in a dire situation.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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What sets this masa harina apart is its distinct, intense corn flavor.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
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Being confined to a wooden chair, wearing that impressive multilayered costume, in the intense heat of Gran Canaria.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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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
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Knowing when and how to apply the right pre-emergent to prevent weeds is a good place to start, but having the right tools for the job is even more essential.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Pre-emergent herbicides work by inhibiting root development immediately after a seed germinates.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 May 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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Morton was critical in helping the Broncos reach their first-ever playoff appearance, ultimately getting them to Super Bowl XII during the 1977 campaign.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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When the war started, governments scrambled to adapt to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for energy flowing to Asia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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“Urgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urgent. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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