1
as in catastrophes
a sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction
hurricanes are natural disasters
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as in failures
something that has failed
an utter disaster, the play opened and closed on the same miserable night
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Recent Examples of disasters
One is Concord, a game that was almost instantly shut down by Sony after a spectacularly bad debut, one of the biggest gaming disasters in history.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As the planet warms and climate disasters intensify, housing’s role becomes even more critical—not only in reducing emissions but also providing stability and safety to those most affected.
—Jonathan Reckford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
The program offers members of the entertainment community and the public an immediate way to offer vital support to firefighters, first responders, and communities affected by disasters.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
By absorbing water from storms and flooding, wetlands can effectively reduce the risks and destructive effects of these disasters, which are intensifying and becoming more frequent because of a changing climate.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
Mark Wool, warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Tallahassee office, suggested that the intensity of the recent spate of storms may have affected Floridians’ reaction to the disasters.
—Jim Turner, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
Equipped with Modern Fireproofing Thermal cameras, misting systems, and reinforced water supplies ensure Notre Dame is completely protected against any future fire disasters.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Poor Olivia is just trying to survive the holidays while dealing with drunken Santas, her mother's sudden charitable inclinations and baking disasters that even Clark couldn't put a positive spin on.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
At the bottom of the ranking is Louisiana, with the second-worst emergency preparedness rank, based on factors like the number of climate disasters and the financial losses caused by them.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024
Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As the planet warms and climate disasters intensify, housing’s role becomes even more critical—not only in reducing emissions but also providing stability and safety to those most affected.
—Jonathan Reckford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
The program offers members of the entertainment community and the public an immediate way to offer vital support to firefighters, first responders, and communities affected by disasters.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
By absorbing water from storms and flooding, wetlands can effectively reduce the risks and destructive effects of these disasters, which are intensifying and becoming more frequent because of a changing climate.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
Mark Wool, warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Tallahassee office, suggested that the intensity of the recent spate of storms may have affected Floridians’ reaction to the disasters.
—Jim Turner, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
Equipped with Modern Fireproofing Thermal cameras, misting systems, and reinforced water supplies ensure Notre Dame is completely protected against any future fire disasters.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Poor Olivia is just trying to survive the holidays while dealing with drunken Santas, her mother's sudden charitable inclinations and baking disasters that even Clark couldn't put a positive spin on.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
At the bottom of the ranking is Louisiana, with the second-worst emergency preparedness rank, based on factors like the number of climate disasters and the financial losses caused by them.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disasters
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Kenya grappled with one of its worst floods in recent history, the latest in a string of weather catastrophes, following weeks of extreme rainfall that scientists linked to a changing climate.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Tragically claiming 349 lives, the 737 MAX catastrophes revealed serious flaws in corporate governance and fundamental safety shortcomings.Jim Osman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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These industries are accustomed to strict protocols and have a vested interest in maintaining them—cybersecurity failures could damage their reputations and jeopardize their operations.Gregory Francis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fire Negativity and Hire Positivity Finally, let go of your failures and learn to celebrate your successes.Colin C. Campbell, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Avoid blowing disappointments out of perspective; look for the upside of a downside situation; focus on work solutions instead of problems; pinpoint opportunity in a challenge.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The action hinges largely on disappointments, betrayals, desertions that already happened, an offscreen past often referred to but never shown.Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Like the Civil War, like the Kennedy assassination and, one day, 9/11, tragedies once indelible in the minds of all Americans are destined to become one day less so.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Policyholders who pay premiums in good faith are often left to navigate a system designed to exhaust and discourage them, compounding the pain of accidents, illnesses, and tragedies.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration, to be fair, had less time to deal with America’s deeper health issues, because it was forced to deal with at least a few calamities.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Some of those calamities were self-inflicted.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Disasters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disasters. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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