1
as in catastrophe
a sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction
hurricanes are natural disasters
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2
as in failure
something that has failed
an utter disaster, the play opened and closed on the same miserable night
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Recent Examples of disaster
Williams begins by claiming that there was a brief golden period when Americans might have joined together to avert the disaster of identity politics.
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Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Damage from weather and climate disasters over 44 years was nearly $3 trillion, federal agencies found.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The lack of a quorum will delay votes on disaster assistance and new warning systems after last month’s catastrophic Texas floods that killed at least 136 people.
—Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
The need for such programs often reflect the reality that most people displaced by war or disaster typically stay within their country’s region, with only a minority travelling further afield.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Damage from weather and climate disasters over 44 years was nearly $3 trillion, federal agencies found.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The lack of a quorum will delay votes on disaster assistance and new warning systems after last month’s catastrophic Texas floods that killed at least 136 people.
—Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
The need for such programs often reflect the reality that most people displaced by war or disaster typically stay within their country’s region, with only a minority travelling further afield.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disaster
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But my instinct tells me that Arne Slot and his players will develop an even closer bond in the wake of the Jota tragedy and, with the help of some outstanding signings, retain the title.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
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The council additionally issued a two-day state of mourning in response to the tragedy, per a statement shared on Aug. 9.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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They've often been viewed as criminals, or their deportations as a failure.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Humans and other animals can also contract it, with untreated cases leading to kidney damage, meningitis, liver failure, trouble breathing, and death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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In End Times Fun, the hour spirals itself up into a Book of Revelations–style vision of spectacular, epic, fire-and-brimstone apocalypse.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Barring a zombie apocalypse, the TrailSport has more off-road capability than any CR-V owner will ever need.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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One thing’s for certain: Marvel Studios will be navigating some shaky ground in the coming year and a half trying to figure out how to get the Marvel Cinematic Universe back on course after its third box office disappointment of 2025.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The tribe expressed disappointment with the ruling and is considering its options.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Administration officials are warning of calamity if courts remove the sweeping tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on emergency grounds.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Aug. 2025
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The menace isn’t invisible; rather, simply looking at the mysterious cause of this global calamity drives humans to suicide.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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As Mackey and Noem bust into the theater, the audience scrambles in panic.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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The underwire option gives great support and coverage without being matronly, and helps separate and lift your bust.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disaster. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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