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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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2
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
Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
In addition to the air pollution, the extreme heat has the potential to damage the protective liner underneath the landfill that prevents liquid waste from seeping into the groundwater beneath and migrating to neighboring areas.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
Cj Moore, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Taking place in dual timelines, this is the story of a high-school girls’ soccer team who crashed in the middle of nowhere in 1996 and were forced to go to extremes to survive.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The country’s security is intimately linked with our ability to accurately predict the weather, particularly as the climate warms and extreme weather grows only more extreme.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
In addition to the air pollution, the extreme heat has the potential to damage the protective liner underneath the landfill that prevents liquid waste from seeping into the groundwater beneath and migrating to neighboring areas.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
The Tigers followed it to the extreme in their 82-58 win, attempting only 12 3s and scoring 40 points in the paint and another 26 at the free throw line.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Taking place in dual timelines, this is the story of a high-school girls’ soccer team who crashed in the middle of nowhere in 1996 and were forced to go to extremes to survive.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 Feb. 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 | lroop@al.com,
al,
23 Nov. 2022
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Bongino, like many new leaders across the Trump Administration including Patel, represents a radical departure from tradition for his role.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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That will require Penix to develop into a top-10 quarterback and a radical upgrade on defense.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The day before Tanna Rae died, the U.S. National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for all of Arizona, coinciding with temperatures rising past 110 degrees.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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There lies the problem: the intention to customize is honorable, but the execution—excessive repetition—like the extra spaces in Mail Merge, backfires.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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In some cases, athletes with upper extremity DVT may also undergo a procedure to remove the clot.—
Lisa Rapaport,
EverydayHealth.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Blood flow is redirected to vital organs, while extremities receive less circulation, increasing the risk of frostbite.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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But the rabid fans were left disappointed as Lahore’s temperamental weather spoiled the party and ended what had been an engrossing match.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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West should be ostracized for his rabid antisemitism.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Your voice is insane.—
Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com,
al,
4 Apr. 2023
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But obviously winning the grand jury prize was insane.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2023
Noun
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During peak travel season, this number can soar to upwards of 5,000 airplanes flying per hour.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
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Create a schedule that puts my most important work during my peak performance hours.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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If approved, able-bodied AHCCCS recipients would have to work or attend school at least 20 hours per week and could receive health coverage for a maximum of five years.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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That language created a very costly penalty, and forced countries to allow their maximum to be at least 5% of net turnover, but gave them the option to go even higher.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Extreme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extreme. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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