extremities

noun

Definition of extremitiesnext
plural of extremity
1
as in crises
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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2
as in heights
the most extreme or advanced point at its extremity the fever was actually life-threatening

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  1. crises
  2. heights
  3. crossroads
  4. depths
Noun
  • During crises, compact, agile teams can pivot quickly and execute efficiently.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As Natalia explains, the film isn’t just about documenting these crises.
    Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of crises
Noun
  • This team is 11-2, with a legitimate chance to reach the greatest heights.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Barry builds a believable sci-fi world—even with its pseudo-fantastical powers—out of the most familiar and banal building blocks, taking the stakes of linguistic misuse to apocalyptic heights.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of heights
Noun
  • The United States stands at a crossroads.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of crossroads
Noun
  • In the frigid depths, the cold-blooded animals’ movements and metabolism slow dramatically.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The infected have undergone terrifying mutations and expose the depths of humanity’s struggle to endure.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of depths
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