Thesaurus results for EMERGENCIES

emergencies

noun

plural of emergency

as in crises

a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action an alert, quick-thinking girl who is good to have around in an emergency

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Recent Examples of emergencies In emergencies, call 911, or seek care from a local hospital or mental health provider. — Erin McMullen, Time, 29 June 2026 Those weren’t just uncomfortable summer days, but small emergencies happening over and over again. — Isabella Montealegre, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026 Britain, for example, has put a second aircraft carrier and F35 fighter jets on a higher level of readiness for use in emergencies. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 Over the years, Hall has responded to emergencies ranging from domestic violence calls to serious violent crimes. — Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026 Adopting a reporting window of about 72 hours would align with protocols already used in industries such as aviation, nuclear power, and public health emergencies. — Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The Minneapolis 911 office also asked residents to limit their 911 calls to emergencies only, and use the 311 line for noise complaints. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Such cases include law enforcement officers and other first responders, individuals traveling directly to or from lawful employment, those seeking medical care, and those responding to emergencies. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Throughout his 2023 mayoral campaign, Brandon Johnson championed a progressive vision of sending teams of mental health clinicians instead of police officers to help people suffering from psychiatric emergencies. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026

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Famous fashion dolls Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) head to the Real World and deal with existential crises while things go goofily awry for the plastic folks in Barbie Land.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
New research reveals 80% of consumers learn about brand crises on social platforms, expecting swift, transparent engagement over traditional press releases.

— Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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How ‘The Ultimatum’ works The Ultimatum follows couples at a crossroads in their relationships.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
American wine has never enjoyed greater global credibility, but the industry faces historic crossroads today, grappling with oversupply, declining consumption and growing uncertainty about its future.

— Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

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