as in gravity
the condition of being very important and needing immediate attention
The urgency of the situation meant that we needed to start right away.
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Recent Examples of urgency
While technically beautiful, the photographs also feel timeless, which works to highlight the ongoing urgency of the border crisis in America and beyond.
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
In both Smith’s and Shannon’s work, some of the pictures are imbued with rawness and urgency, while others have the artful angles and shadows of a still from a film noir.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
City officials were already working on implementing the system this year, but a series of fatal crashes added even more urgency, Halburnt said.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2024
There is a sense of urgency for corporate executives to prepare for the looming crisis.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
In both Smith’s and Shannon’s work, some of the pictures are imbued with rawness and urgency, while others have the artful angles and shadows of a still from a film noir.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
City officials were already working on implementing the system this year, but a series of fatal crashes added even more urgency, Halburnt said.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2024
There is a sense of urgency for corporate executives to prepare for the looming crisis.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for urgency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urgency
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The Trump administration must recognize the gravity of this geopolitical struggle and invest accordingly.Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
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Brian Thompson’s job as CEO automatically placed him in the category of oppressor, thereby diminishing the moral gravity of his murder.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
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The sheer magnitude of the eruption sent volcanic material high into the stratosphere, creating an ash cloud that blanketed the skies and dispersed across the globe.Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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For example, when the tour went live in Glendale, Arizona, before anyone knew the magnitude and magic of the show, the average price was $529.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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This year’s report shows that the focus on exit planning has increased fivefold since 2013, driven by a growing recognition of its importance for successful transitions.Craig West, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Stock exchange listing rules globally must stress the importance of human and labor rights standards.Áine Clarke, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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Financial woes at other colleges became so severe they were forced to declare financial exigency or close entirely.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The point there is that O’Brien is no stranger to the exigencies of pressure as felt at the Breeders’.Guy Martin, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Of significance is the breakdown by business size: Large: +120K; Medium: +81K, Small: -17K).Robert Barone, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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And basketball carries a deep personal significance.Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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The main leap forward is the approach to vocals, which connect rap’s penchant for melody in syncopation, Swift-pop’s flair for sassy specificity, and electronic music’s insistence that production—filters, beats, samples—is songwriting.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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There’s an insistence that being single during the holidays is inherently bad, and this can make feelings of loneliness even more intense.Myisha Battle, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Urgency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urgency. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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