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 impact has been especially acute in Minneapolis.—
Serena Maria Daniels,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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The abrupt removal of Maduro left a vacuum that was quickly filled by Rodríguez, who assumed the interim presidency in a moment of acute political and institutional uncertainty.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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Economic concerns in Africa are more pressing for women than men, Gallup found.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Martinez has been leading the organization's efforts to knock on doors across Texas in efforts to identify the most pressing issues for voters ahead of rolling out endorsements in congressional races.—
Fin Daniel Gómez,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The bazaar was ground zero for the protests, which were sparked by the country’s dire economic situation and hyper-inflation.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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One of the few educational factors that stays consistent across our state is the dire need for more educational funding.—
Froylan Jimenez,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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This looming impasse between baseball and its players’ union stands to make for some intense labor negotiations.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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Corporate succession has been fraught at Disney — and the subject of intense speculation across Hollywood in recent years.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 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
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Yet their emergent/instinctive choices about when to engage AI and how much authority to give it produced fundamentally different collaboration dynamics.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Over the last four months, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots both developed into credible title contenders with identical 14-3 records, built on strong defenses and emergent quarterback play.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Leftists are desperate for martyrs.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Five days into the desperate search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, authorities have not identified any suspects or persons of interest, said Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 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 7 Feb. 2026.
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