as in acute
needing immediate attention
I will need to put off everything but the most urgent issues
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Recent Examples of urgent
America’s job market also remains solid, according to fresh government data out Friday, meaning there isn’t any urgent need for the Fed to provide the economy with relief through additional cuts.
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Hartford Courant Most Popular Most Popular Yes, CDC calls the fungus an ‘urgent’ threat.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2025
This is a more urgent alert indicating that a tornado has been either visually confirmed or detected via radar.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
But starting last year, states were permitted to use the funds for a broader range of urgent public health needs, including monitoring and testing for other respiratory viruses, providing vaccines for children and uninsured adults and strengthening preparedness for future health emergencies.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Hartford Courant Most Popular Most Popular Yes, CDC calls the fungus an ‘urgent’ threat.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2025
This is a more urgent alert indicating that a tornado has been either visually confirmed or detected via radar.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
But starting last year, states were permitted to use the funds for a broader range of urgent public health needs, including monitoring and testing for other respiratory viruses, providing vaccines for children and uninsured adults and strengthening preparedness for future health emergencies.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urgent
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In some instances, yes, according to one study which looked at the recommendations from a chatbot compared to those of doctors assessing acute respiratory, urinary, vaginal, eye or dental symptoms.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Most studies list nausea and vomiting as symptoms, while others cite acute abdominal pain as well.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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This challenge is even more pressing for Latinas, who face unique barriers to economic security, including underpaid jobs and a lack of workplace benefits.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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The defense is in desperate need of help getting to the quarterback, and while the Patriots would love to have Carter, have other more pressing needs after splurging on defense in free agency.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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International aid groups say the blockade is having devastating effects on the two million Palestinians in Gaza, where conditions were already dire after more than 15 months of war, calling it collective punishment and a violation of international law.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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On one hand, swing-district Republicans in the House are not going to be happy about big cuts to Medicaid, which will cause immediate pain for their constituents, worsen the already dire situation for rural hospital systems and exacerbate any potential economic downturn.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The missions became more intense as Japan's outlook grew more dire and the military showcased the sacrifice of the pilots to drum up patriotism and support for the war.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Weaving together intense journeys with jaw-dropping medical rescues 20,000 feet in the air in the most remote conditions, the new season throws the diverse group of medical responders into all-new challenges on the job and in their personal lives.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These women, all layered and compelling in their own ways, wield power differently.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Public health experts are urging the administration to actively promote vaccinations to curb the outbreak, highlighting the tension between Kennedy's vaccine policies and emergent public health crises.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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To be effective, pre-emergent herbicides must be applied before seeds germinate, generally in early spring for summer annuals and perennials, or early fall for winter annuals.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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To assign much depth to the interaction is to grasp at straws, desperate for gossip in a fresh-lavender-scented wasteland.—
Alanna Bennett,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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At a time when the city is desperate for new leadership to turn the tide, critical levers of mayoral power are being lost.—
Forrest Claypool,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Hydration is also critical for a fresh-faced look, so these face serums also contain humectants like hyaluronic acid.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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The win was also critical for the Lakers (49-31) who are the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and remain 1 1/2 games ahead of the rival Clippers in the loaded West.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Urgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urgent. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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