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
The world just experienced another record-breaking year of high temperatures and major disasters.
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2025
On Tuesday, Newsom reiterated his belief that the federal government would eventually come through on disaster aid, citing his and Trump’s collaboration during the pandemic.
—Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 28 Jan. 2025
And then of course The Plot Against Harry was a complete disaster.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
Oh, and an asteroid is barreling towards Austin, potentially triggering — among other disasters — a nuclear meltdown.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 27 Jan. 2025
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2025
On Tuesday, Newsom reiterated his belief that the federal government would eventually come through on disaster aid, citing his and Trump’s collaboration during the pandemic.
—Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 28 Jan. 2025
And then of course The Plot Against Harry was a complete disaster.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
Oh, and an asteroid is barreling towards Austin, potentially triggering — among other disasters — a nuclear meltdown.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disaster
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The GoFundMe appeal continues to raise donations from well-wishers keen to help the family move on from the tragedy.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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All these years later, through prosperity and tragedy and a rebirth with the Chiefs, Reid has become what might be considered a coaching version of Picasso — one of the most influential and successful forces ever at their craft.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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That has received sharp rebuke from California leaders and water experts who point out that Los Angeles’ water supply is flush after two rainy years, and statewide water supply questions have no relationship to municipal water system failures during the Palisades fire.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Jan. 2025
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Paradise’s failure, one that’s too common in the streaming era, is a failure of attention to detail.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Rather than address the real force multiplier behind this latest fire, and avoid a climate apocalypse, Republicans would rather make a quick buck off a recall gimmick.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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But before the dino apocalypse, the creatures were thought to be abundant in what's now the United Kingdom.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, the real driver of disappointment Wednesday is Danaher’s outlook for the current quarter and full fiscal year.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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Children won’t develop crucial life skills Removing all obstacles also eliminates the opportunity for children to build problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, as well as the chance to learn how to navigate challenges and cope with disappointment.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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Another calamity hit just days into the search, when a C-47 crashed south of Whitehorse.—
Francine Uenuma,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps this is also key to rebounding from this latest calamity.—
Shawn Hubler,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Flashback: Today's housing shortage is rooted in the 2008 housing bust when a huge number of homebuilders went out of business, from which the industry never recovered, Peck reports.—
Sareen Habeshian,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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There’s no word on who the busts will be yet, but the site will be visible by plane.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disaster. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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