as in danger
something that may cause injury or harm
terrorism is a threat to the safety of people everywhere
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Recent Examples of threat
Two cars contained hazardous materials but did not leak, so there is no threat to the public, McVey said.
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Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Rising premiums are not a side issue but a growing threat to the viability of multifamily housing.
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Shimon Shkury,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Then, simply transfer outdoors once the threat of frost has passed.
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The Spruce,
30 June 2026
Kumamoto was also involved in the response when asteroid 2024 YR4 briefly emerged as the most significant impact threat in modern history.
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Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
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Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Rising premiums are not a side issue but a growing threat to the viability of multifamily housing.
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Shimon Shkury,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Then, simply transfer outdoors once the threat of frost has passed.
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The Spruce,
30 June 2026
Kumamoto was also involved in the response when asteroid 2024 YR4 briefly emerged as the most significant impact threat in modern history.
—
Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for threat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threat
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King is the team’s setup man and in no danger of a demotion.
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Despite the danger airborne particles pose to human health, many have been released legally into the atmosphere.
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This is the cruel reality of the mindless menace of gun violence in our city.
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Promise David has enough menace to go around.
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Traditional studios might adopt Chinese models for some preproduction tasks such as concepting, but the geopolitical and intellectual property risks for commercial generations are too prohibitive.
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Now in its 18th year, The Zac Foundation has provided free water safety camps to more than 25,000 kids in at-risk communities.
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That’s the word from Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, who recently joined CXOTalk’s Michael Krigsman in a discussion about the promise and peril of Ai and agentic AI.
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Some 30 agencies ranging from the Small Business Administration to the Agriculture Department are supposed to help coordinate aid after tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires and other perils.
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“Threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threat. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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