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as in farthest
most distant from a center
spacecraft that is specially designed to explore the extreme edge of our solar system
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as in radical
being very far from the center of public opinion
their extreme political views attracted only a small band of followers
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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
in their extreme zeal the members of the cult are willing to do whatever their leader dictates
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as in extremity
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Recent Examples of extreme
Christine Carrig, The Atlantic, 21 July 2025
The 2025 flood's impact is expected to restore short-term stability but illustrates the ongoing vulnerability of the state's water infrastructure to environmental extremes.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Katie Wiseman, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 July 2025
Combined with extreme high tides and storm surges, sea levels may sometimes exceed today’s by up to 5 meters — higher than around 30% of Singapore.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
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Adjective
Much more effective is finding a middle ground between the two extremes.
—Christine Carrig, The Atlantic, 21 July 2025
The 2025 flood's impact is expected to restore short-term stability but illustrates the ongoing vulnerability of the state's water infrastructure to environmental extremes.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Noun
Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes in the extreme heat.
—Katie Wiseman, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 July 2025
Combined with extreme high tides and storm surges, sea levels may sometimes exceed today’s by up to 5 meters — higher than around 30% of Singapore.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extreme
Adjective
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That's close to the farthest point in its orbit, which is 252,088 miles away, according to NASA.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2023
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Shortly before entering that orbit, NASA says Orion will travel 57, 287 miles beyond the moon at its farthest point from the lunar surface.—
Lee Roop | [email protected],
al,
23 Nov. 2022
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There is set to be an update on a working group tasked with addressing pressing issues over cricket’s three formats, including a radical plan to split Test nations into two divisions.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But his defense of liberalism, which rejects considerations of what anyone deserves, is in some ways more radical than many flashier schools of thought.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 July 2025
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The weather service predicts that parts of Maryland remain at risk for excessive rainfall and the potential for flash floods.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
14 July 2025
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Whether your hair is naturally dry or parched from excessive color treatments and heat styling, brittle strands are a stubborn bummer.—
Annie Blackman,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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Numbness Nerve damage in the extremities (peripheral neuropathy), can happen over time in people with high blood sugar.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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Sitting still for an extended period can cause circulation to slow, which results in fluids in your body accumulating in your lower extremities, aka swollen feet and ankles.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Next up in the renewables sector is the continuation of a rabid race to break ground on clean-energy projects to beat the tax credit deadlines.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Unvaccinated pets represent the greatest risk of rabies exposure to humans and are frequently the link between rabid wildlife and people.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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Amanda learned in like 10 seconds, which is insane.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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The emu egg—a two pound, eight-inch ovoid with a sultry teal shell gently speckled in pale green—seemed like just the right absurdist final flourish for an already insane endeavor.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
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During the last five years, the stock increased on the day following earnings in 78% of occurrences, registering a median positive return of 1.5% and a peak one-day gain of 3.6%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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That peak came after Target's sales rose more than $15 billion in the fiscal year following the start of the Covid pandemic, but its annual revenue has stagnated for the past four years.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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If the measure is approved by city commissioners, police officers could receive a maximum of $250 in bonuses per shift for stops in Worthington Hills, a 0.3-square-mile city of about 1,500 residents off Westport Road that does not have its own police department.—
Josh Wood,
The Courier-Journal,
15 July 2025
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Teams are allowed a maximum of three two-way contracts, with guard Dru Smith currently with a Heat qualifying offer in restricted free agency for such a deal.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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“Extreme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extreme. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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