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
They have been discovered in the placentas of unborn babies, raising urgent concerns about fetal exposure.
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Bill Frist, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
To meet the urgent demands of these massive programs, FEMA has abandoned its core mission, trading crisis leadership for grant administration.
—Kelly McKinney, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
This decision came after an urgent plea from Khalil's attorneys, who argued that his detention was a direct violation of his First Amendment rights.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
All agree on the urgent need for action, but Democrats’ broader hostility to the anti-fraud efforts of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency has driven them to oppose even this commonsense legislation.
—Matt Weidinger, National Review, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for urgent
Bill Frist, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
To meet the urgent demands of these massive programs, FEMA has abandoned its core mission, trading crisis leadership for grant administration.
—Kelly McKinney, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
This decision came after an urgent plea from Khalil's attorneys, who argued that his detention was a direct violation of his First Amendment rights.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
All agree on the urgent need for action, but Democrats’ broader hostility to the anti-fraud efforts of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency has driven them to oppose even this commonsense legislation.
—Matt Weidinger, National Review, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urgent
Adjective
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The imbalance between the scarce supply of AI talent and the acute demand for it at Big Tech companies and startups alike, poses a looming predicament for the fast-growing AI industry.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Arsenal and Arteta’s long-term admiration remains and their need for a centre-forward is acute.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Defensive tackle and cornerback are the most pressing issues heading into the rest of the week.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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Map your communications in a quadrant to address the most pressing questions from the onset.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Threat level: Although the Sunday outlook was less dire, more severe thunderstorms with potential tornadoes were expected from Pennsylvania to Florida.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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Until then, however, box office revenues are looking dire.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The intense gravitational pull from the black hole rips the two stars apart, capturing one star into a close orbit around it, notes the center.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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This film transitions between moments of intense governmental and political drama, and moments of sympathetic, emotional anguish with the Hernandez family.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While Danish remains optimistic about potential Broadway interest, his current focus is on delivering a compelling and authentic portrayal at New World Stages.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Bailey Richards,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While true, this timing may not provide sufficient clarity or comfort to borrowers making more emergent career decisions.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Notably, the secret document also confirms earlier reporting by the Miami Herald first describing how remittances have helped finance Cuba’s emergent private sector.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The New England Patriots are in desperate need of playmakers after focusing mainly on defensive help in free agency.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Those changes — a desperate need for privacy, security, and to placate the masses — put With Love, Meghan between a rock and a hard place.—
Alanna Bennett,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Metamask Card Brings Crypto Natives Real World Utility The critical innovation now happening is connecting these stablecoins directly to everyday payment systems without sacrificing self-custody: a principle that separates crypto from traditional finance.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Navigating healthy relationships can be challenging for both teens and parents, but caution and open communication are critical to prevent acts of violence.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Urgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urgent. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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