In extremis
In extremis adverb - In grave circumstances or at the point of death.
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Synonyms for In extremis
Receding and in extremis are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Receding" instead an adjective phrase "In extremis".
Receding
Receding adjective - (of a hairline e.g.) moving slowly back.
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Synonyms for Receding
In extremis and receding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In extremis" instead an adjective "Receding".
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Receding and In extremis. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_extremis/receding
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