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extreme

Definition for extreme

adjective as in very great

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acute, intense, severe, utmost

adjective as in faraway

noun as in ultimate; limit

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Our models suggest that the universe will avoid both of these extremes: it will undergo accelerated expansion for many billions of years, yielding a cold, dark universe -- a Big Freeze.

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These ancient implements -- essentially the first multi-purpose "Swiss Army knives" made by hominins -- show that our ancestors not only adapted to extreme change but prospered during one of Earth's most unstable eras.

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Hegseth is also a member of an extreme far-right sect called the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches that also believes in militant Christianity.

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The danger is letting regret aversion push us into extremes — becoming paralyzed and too conservative, or overreacting and chasing returns.

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The filibuster rule is often frustrating, but its virtue is that it serves as a check on passing extreme laws with narrow majorities.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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