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as in crisis
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
made offers of aid to the refugees, and of asylum in extremity
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as in height
the most extreme or advanced point
at its extremity the fever was actually life-threatening
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Recent Examples of extremity
According to the warrant affidavit, an autopsy later found Eaton died of blunt impact injury of her head, neck, torso and extremities.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2025
Other victims included Javier Castillo, 15, of Central Islip, who was befriended by gang members only to be hacked with a machete in the head, neck, torso and extremities in an isolated marsh.
—Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
After the surgery, Gary McCollum could not move his extremities and suffered permanent pain, limitation and disability, according to the suit.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Moments of genuine surprise and extremity are rare.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2025
Other victims included Javier Castillo, 15, of Central Islip, who was befriended by gang members only to be hacked with a machete in the head, neck, torso and extremities in an isolated marsh.
—Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
After the surgery, Gary McCollum could not move his extremities and suffered permanent pain, limitation and disability, according to the suit.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Moments of genuine surprise and extremity are rare.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extremity
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Things happen, our heroes react, a potentially world-ending crisis is easily averted and everything is wrapped up in time for dinner.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Yet this rift still coincides with a deepening fiscal crisis.—
Joël Té-Léssia Assoko,
semafor.com,
25 July 2025
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That said, every year that goes by, their anxiety reaches new heights.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Baumgartner helped popularize the extreme sport of BASE jumping, parachuting from heights both natural and man-made including the Christ The Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro and the Empire State Building in New York City.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
18 July 2025
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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Established some 30 years ago, all three companies boast a depth of experience, sprawling facilities and multiple sound stages, with RCN claiming the largest in Latin America.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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From ultra-aged single malts to award-winning blends, this year’s medalists showcase the depth, complexity and craftsmanship that define world-class scotch whisky.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Make no mistake, the new 90% limit has no impact on the 2025 tax returns that will be filed early next year.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Higher income households tend to buy more new cars, but their incomes could be above the income limit required to qualify for the deduction for interest paid on new car loans, Smoke said.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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“Extremity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extremity. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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