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
Along with the firings, NPR has been informed that FEMA is rolling back its work to make homes and buildings safer before a disaster.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Feb. 2025
What started off as a tranquil moment of solitude turned into a disaster, as the Labrador showed no understanding of personal space.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Last season, the ‘pen was a disaster and a significant reason the Rockies lost 101 games.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 20 Feb. 2025
The 2016 World Cup may have been a disaster, but not a single player from that 0-3 roster is back.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Feb. 2025
What started off as a tranquil moment of solitude turned into a disaster, as the Labrador showed no understanding of personal space.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Last season, the ‘pen was a disaster and a significant reason the Rockies lost 101 games.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 20 Feb. 2025
The 2016 World Cup may have been a disaster, but not a single player from that 0-3 roster is back.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disaster
Noun
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Ahead of the tragedy, Caribbean leaders met with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres to discuss the future of the mission amid its uncertain funding.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
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The cause of the maritime tragedy remains under investigation.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Sensors capture physical parameters – such as temperature, vibration, or fluid flow – and process them locally to detect anomalies, predict equipment failures, and adjust workflows autonomously.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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This is based partly on experience and partly on the drive failure data that Backblaze has been publishing for years now.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
18 Feb. 2025
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While most EVs seemed designed for a smaller, smoother future, the Cybertruck appears poised to help its owners survive a coming apocalypse in style and comfort.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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Didn’t Die / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Meera Menon, Screenwriter and Producer: Paul Gleason, Producers: Erica Fishman, Joe Camerota, Luke Patton) –– A podcast host desperately clings to an ever-shrinking audience in the zombie apocalypse.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Such disappointment seemingly should be the impetus for a stronger push.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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That’s where the disappointment is — a pride hit, an ego hit.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2025
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In a region vulnerable to hurricanes and other calamities made worse by a warming climate, reducing the damage would help ease suffering.—
Christopher Flavelle,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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They were also meant to come to the rescue with their largesse in the case of a public crisis or calamity.—
Brian Klaas,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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But as autumn turned to winter this season, whispers turned into winds: Was Henderson a bust?—
Jason Quick,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Yet, in recent weeks, two major busts resulted in nearly 50 migrants—mostly Chinese—being detained after arriving by boat from The Bahamas.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disaster. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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