extremities

noun

Definition of extremitiesnext
plural of extremity
1
as in crises
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action made offers of aid to the refugees, and of asylum in extremity

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2
as in heights
the most extreme or advanced point at its extremity the fever was actually life-threatening

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  1. crises
  2. heights
  3. crossroads
  4. depths
Noun
  • An Incident Command System is a standardized protocol for managing crises efficiently.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Through his wife who also worked at the school, Joe provided valuable insights into how the school was lacking critical procedures that can prevent or mitigate crises.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of crises
Noun
  • The property will rise to new heights with the addition of Halo, an alfresco rooftop lounge, pool and terrace with 360-degree views of the Pacific; a two-story fitness and wellness temple; and the re-opening of the iconic Sky Room, a beloved spot for Long Beach’s high society.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Will the Abbott crew lift the gang up to nobler heights, or will they be dragged into the gutter for some classic Sunny shenanigans?
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of heights
Noun
  • Its extremely rich program at the crossroads of art forms and audiences attracts more than 3 million visitors every year.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • But at this particular political crossroads, Felix’s motherhood is central to her story.
    Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of crossroads
Noun
  • Socialites who had only ever listened to Z100 and who never knew the depths of Black music were turning up to Bonecrusher and DMX or Luther Vandross and Stephanie Mills.
    Amy DuBois Barnett, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Durin finally snapped to his senses in time to give his life to battle the beast and leave it trapped in the depths of the mine.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of depths
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