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
And in industries facing talent shortages like construction, manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare, this shift is especially urgent.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
During the ceremony, Pégard was addressed by Emmanuel Curtil, the French voice of Jim Carrey, who spoke about the urgent need to protect voice performers from the growing threat of artificial intelligence.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
To convert this looming transition into an engine of mobility, McKinsey emphasizes the urgent need to build a coordinated market for ownership transfer.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
And reforming the global aid system now feels more urgent and perhaps more attainable than ever before.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
During the ceremony, Pégard was addressed by Emmanuel Curtil, the French voice of Jim Carrey, who spoke about the urgent need to protect voice performers from the growing threat of artificial intelligence.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
To convert this looming transition into an engine of mobility, McKinsey emphasizes the urgent need to build a coordinated market for ownership transfer.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
And reforming the global aid system now feels more urgent and perhaps more attainable than ever before.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urgent
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Brent crude oil prices surged 8% over the weekend to approximately $78 a barrel, reflecting acute anxiety over Middle Eastern energy supplies.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Henry Ford Health includes 13 acute care hospitals, including Genesys Hospital, which became part of the system in October 2024.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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That political alignment on one of the most pressing issues facing California may explain why voters are having such a difficult time deciding who to support.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The roughly two-week endeavor, led by Yuba Water and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response, addressed the most pressing priority in the aftermath of the pipe rupture that officials expect will take months to assess and years to fully recover from.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Zeldin supports policies that aggravate the already dire decline in bird and other animal populations.—
Milly Dawson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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However, if the war and the effective closure of the strait stretch beyond the market’s four-week expectation, the economic consequences could become dire.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The tempo of the strikes on Iran was so intense that state television announced that public mourning for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the conflict, would be postponed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Noem received a warm welcome from Republicans and intense criticism from Democrats.—
March 4,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Farther north, Saratoga Springs is an equally compelling stop.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps sensing this wariness, the creators of some of the more politically compelling movies and TV shows of the past year have instead explored how being alive feels during a tumultuous period.—
Jake Pitre,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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Timing is critical here, as pre-emergent herbicides won't work on weeds that have already sprouted.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Kevin Fiala, Winger, Switzerland Fiala, one of the top forwards for an emergent Swiss side that excelled at the World Championships in recent years, saw his tournament cut calamitously short.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Kyiv is desperate for air defense missiles as Russia continues to pummel Ukrainian cities with drones and rockets nearly daily.—
Jasmine Green,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
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He was thwarted by Sam two years ago, and Atterton has been desperate for revenge ever since, and has spent his time behind bars planning Sam’s downfall.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Clark, notably, faces primary challengers from people on the Left who are critical of Israel, highlighting her potential need for financial support from AIPAC.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Urgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urgent. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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