EXIGENT Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

exigent

adjective

ˈek-sə-jənt

Definition of exigent

as in urgent

needing immediate attention started his workday with a flood of exigent matters that required his quick decision

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Recent Examples of exigent At that time, investigators believed Athena could still be alive, and the initial search was conducted under exigent circumstances, without a warrant, only to look for the girl, Sherman said. — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026 The policy also prohibits officers from detaining someone with an administrative warrant at a place of worship, hospital or school unless exigent circumstances require immediate intervention to protect public safety. — Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026 Several Minnesota school districts filed a federal lawsuit in US District Court on Wednesday seeking to block immigration enforcement operations at or near schools and bus stops without a judicial warrant or exigent circumstances. — Hanna Park, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026 But lawmakers usually do so only under exigent circumstances, such as a court order. — David M. Drucker, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exigent

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BitOK puts the drop in median time from submission to freeze at 44% on Ethereum and 23% on Tron, and found a same-block urgent mode used in about one case in six.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Blending intimate drama with urgent political relevance, the film explores generational conflict, responsibility and the search for meaningful action in times of crisis.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

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The concern is especially acute for seniors and people with mobility challenges.

— Maddie White, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Ukraine remains heavily reliant on the American Patriot PAC-3 system to intercept Russian ballistic missiles and Ukrainian officials have repeatedly argued that domestic production of this technology would help to ease an acute air defense shortage.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

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