as in crossroads
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
the governor responded swiftly and surely to the crisis
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Recent Examples of crises
During crises, compact, agile teams can pivot quickly and execute efficiently.
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Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Know and focus on your team's strengths—and play to them, especially during crises.
—Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
These values guide decision making and unite your team, especially during crises.
—Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The 20-month-old war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has been turning increasingly bloody as ceasefire efforts have stalled, and crises elsewhere have dominated world attention.
—Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Being proactive about these matters enables companies to insulate themselves from potential crises and put in place strategies to win in the years ahead.
—Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As Natalia explains, the film isn’t just about documenting these crises.
—Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
Grief is for People, Sloane Crosley In 2019, twin crises hit Sloane Crosley back-to-back.
—Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
The recent Global Plastics Treaty talks in Busan faltered, exposing deeper interconnections between the climate and plastics crises.
—Nils Rokke, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Know and focus on your team's strengths—and play to them, especially during crises.
—Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
These values guide decision making and unite your team, especially during crises.
—Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The 20-month-old war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has been turning increasingly bloody as ceasefire efforts have stalled, and crises elsewhere have dominated world attention.
—Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Being proactive about these matters enables companies to insulate themselves from potential crises and put in place strategies to win in the years ahead.
—Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As Natalia explains, the film isn’t just about documenting these crises.
—Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
Grief is for People, Sloane Crosley In 2019, twin crises hit Sloane Crosley back-to-back.
—Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
The recent Global Plastics Treaty talks in Busan faltered, exposing deeper interconnections between the climate and plastics crises.
—Nils Rokke, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crises
Noun
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The United States stands at a crossroads.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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During the holiday season and the start of the New Year, workers often find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating a job change or career pivot.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
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There is one room with Wi-Fi, which can be used only during medical emergencies or natural disasters.Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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On Earth, they could be used to prepare for radiation emergencies, such as nuclear accidents.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
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There are a number of situations where this skill is especially crucial.Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, in such situations, Ward encourages people to accept the gift graciously and acknowledge the gift giver for their thoughtfulness, which is rewarding on both sides.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Crises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crises. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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