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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

urgency

/ˈɜːrdʒənsi/ noun · British & US
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What does urgency mean?

noun

A pressing need or sense of importance; a situation that requires immediate action. A state of being urgent.

Example

"The fire alarm sounded with a sense of urgency, prompting everyone to evacuate the building quickly."

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