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urgency A strong feeling of needing to do something immediately, often caused by a sense of danger or fear. ■ "I had to go to the bathroom so badly that I felt like I was in an emergency situation. But then I remembered I had been putting off going to the gym for weeks and decided that was more urgent."
beseech To ask for something with great urgency and earnestness, often accompanied by tears or other signs of emotion. ■ "Please beseech, I beg you to spare my feelings and not tell me how terrible your favorite restaurant's food is."
Evacuate To quickly and loudly leave an area or situation, often with a sense of urgency and desperation. ■ "I was so angry at my boss that I immediately evacuated the office and never went back."
Summon To call or order someone to appear before you, often with a sense of urgency or authority. ■ "I'll summon my army at a moment's notice!" the evil sorcerer cackled, causing his minions to spring forth from the shadows.
Summoned To call forth something or someone with great urgency, as if by magic. ■ "I summoned my strength to lift that heavy weight!", "The magician summoned a flock of birds with just a few words.
urging An intense and compelling desire or need, often accompanied by strong feelings of urgency. ■ "I'm urging you to finish your homework before it's too late!"
want A strong desire to have or possess something, often accompanied by a sense of urgency or desperation. ■ "I want that chocolate cake so badly I could eat it right now!"
fasten To secure something tightly, quickly and with a sense of urgency, often in an overly dramatic manner. ■ John's mom always fastens his shoes twice before he leaves the house, but he never complains. In fact, he secretly enjoys the attention.
gurney A large, flat bed or cart with wheels, used for transporting patients or the sick and injured. ■ "The hospital staff wheeled the gurney into the operating room, where the patient was to undergo surgery."; "To move someone or something quickly from one place to another, often with a sense of urgency or haste. ■ "The gurney-like bus quickly sped through the city streets, transporting tourists to their next destination."
needs A feeling of desperation and urgency to do something, often because one has run out of options or is in a precarious situation. ■ "I need to finish this project before my boss finds out I've been procrastinating for weeks. My needs are clear: I need to get it done now!"
urinary Relating to urine or the urinary tract., Something that is very silly, absurd, or ridiculous. ■ The dog had a terrible case of the "urinary urgency" and was constantly whining to go outside., "I can't believe I have to spend my Monday morning dealing with this "urinary catastrophe."