Synonyms
Examples of urgent in a Sentence
We've come to deliver an urgent message.
an urgent appeal for assistance
He addressed us in an urgent manner.
An urgent voice came over the intercom, telling us to leave the building immediately.
Recent Examples on the Web
The university is now taking its case to the Orange County Superior Court, seeking an urgent order to stop the walkout for the third time.
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
The International Court of Justice, Arab and European leaders, angry Israeli citizens and segments of the Biden administration are calling for an urgent cease-fire as part of an initial step toward determining the future of the devastated, impoverished coastal enclave.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
In the moments leading up to Thursday’s brief hearing, Scott conversed in urgent low tones with his attorney, reading quietly from a sheet of paper.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2024
The current processing times for passports are 6 to 8 weeks for routine service, 2 to 3 weeks for expedited service, and urgent service is available by appointment for people with travel within 14 calendar days, according to the State Department.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
The International Court of Justice, Arab and European leaders, angry Israeli citizens and segments of the Biden administration are calling for an urgent cease-fire as part of an initial step toward determining the future of the devastated, impoverished coastal enclave.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
In the moments leading up to Thursday’s brief hearing, Scott conversed in urgent low tones with his attorney, reading quietly from a sheet of paper.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2024
The current processing times for passports are 6 to 8 weeks for routine service, 2 to 3 weeks for expedited service, and urgent service is available by appointment for people with travel within 14 calendar days, according to the State Department.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
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“Urgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urgent. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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