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
His impulsive decision-making and lack of a strategy for exiting the Iran war are also ingredients for hardship and disaster.
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The importance of speed Among the many lessons drawn from these disasters was that speed is the coin of the realm.
—Sheena Samu, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Like other institutions, the press came under fire for contributing to the economic disaster rather than acting as a watchdog on the government.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 27 Mar. 2026
And this kind of wholesome content offers respite from endless headlines of wars and disasters.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The importance of speed Among the many lessons drawn from these disasters was that speed is the coin of the realm.
—Sheena Samu, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Like other institutions, the press came under fire for contributing to the economic disaster rather than acting as a watchdog on the government.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 27 Mar. 2026
And this kind of wholesome content offers respite from endless headlines of wars and disasters.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disaster
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North Miami Mayor Alix Desulme, who sometimes served as a mentor and listening board for Metayer Bowen, was equally saddened by the tragedy.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Despite the Reina Sofía’s many refusals to lend the work to various institutions around the world, its rebuff of the Guggenheim’s request carries a particular sting because the Basque Country has long held that the painting belongs in the place where the depicted tragedy occurred.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, the number dropped significantly, even as supervision failures within jails persisted, down to 63.—
Ryan Oehrli
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors also cited Cortez Johnson's prior probation violations, failures to appear, and past convictions.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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And while many shudder at the idea of an AI job apocalypse, others are leveraging the technology to answer complex questions.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Searches for the phrase job apocalypse are spiking.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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And sometimes that’s the best catalyst for a good season is the disappointment of the year before at the end but also the confidence that the season gave them.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Chargers The Chargers once again faced disappointment in the playoffs stemming from injuries to starting tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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The calamity in the Atlanta race quickly drew comparisons to other errors, where leaders have mistakenly followed lead cars exiting the race course shortly before the finish.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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Behind every trauma and calamity, whether personal or global, whispers of Jewish machination can be heard by those already listening for them.—
Mike Rothschild,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Trump is not a man to be satisfied with bronze or, heaven forbid, a marble bust.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disaster. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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