as in pirating
the act or pursuit of robbing ships at sea
many countries have harsh penalties for piracy now
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Recent Examples of piracy
The show promises to be full of smuggling, piracy, derring do, and other space shenanigans.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Concerns about piracy and competitive espionage are often cited.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Some have suggested seizing the vessels on the grounds of international law, either for environmental reasons or piracy.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
The other is the cheap, but legally treacherous path of piracy.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Concerns about piracy and competitive espionage are often cited.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Some have suggested seizing the vessels on the grounds of international law, either for environmental reasons or piracy.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
The other is the cheap, but legally treacherous path of piracy.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piracy
robbery
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Sacramento County sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday afternoon were looking for suspects involved in an apparent smash-and-grab style robbery at a jewelry store in Arden Arcade.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2025
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He was later arrested there following a robbery spree.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Piracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piracy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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