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
Your brain treats the sale like a threat to your survival.
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Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In wind chills of 13 degrees and below, move activities indoors due to the threat of frostbite.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Investigators have determined that this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Under the current setup, Amad has shown directness, assist threat and a willingness to get in behind the defence — attributes that translate well to FPL scoring.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In wind chills of 13 degrees and below, move activities indoors due to the threat of frostbite.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Investigators have determined that this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Under the current setup, Amad has shown directness, assist threat and a willingness to get in behind the defence — attributes that translate well to FPL scoring.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for threat
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The usage has also led to improved community engagement surrounding the dangers of celebratory gunfire, an issue that has plagued Kansas City for years, Becchina said.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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This windfall and the attendant political benefits for the governor have come at public expense, as the dangers of marijuana become tragically apparent.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The same sad and sinister menace occupying 1600 Penn.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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But height was no match for fire, the menace feared above all.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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For example, states would be required to have agreements with the attorney general's office to share information about potential voter fraud or risk losing federal election funds in 2026.—
LISA MASCARO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The results noted a significant increase in risk of major cardiovascular events, including a 29% higher likelihood of heart attack, 20% higher risk of stroke and twice the chances of cardiovascular death.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Moreover, the Fed called on BlackRock during the Covid crisis in 2020 to manage its controversial purchases of corporate bonds aimed at steadying capital flows at a time of extreme economic peril.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Freezing rain that slickened roads and brought trees and branches down on roads and power lines were the main peril in the South over the weekend.—
Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threat. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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