ambushment

Definition of ambushmentnext
as in ambush
a setup in which hidden attackers lie in wait ambushments were a constant threat to travelers along the road to London

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Noun
  • Dallas Police Association President Sean Pease says as Dallas prepares to honor the five officers killed in the July 7, 2016, ambush, City Hall should also remember the officers and employees still serving.
    Erin Jones, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Require early disclosure of proposals and nominations, which kills the ambush.
    Kyle Westaway, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • The British Army also provided protection from attacks by Native American tribes, giving many settlers little reason to support a rebellion.
    Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Twice in recent days, the United States has launched retaliatory strikes on Iran following drone attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • This is because the infrastructure of the city traps in all of the heat that built up during the day, thus preventing a normal nocturnal cooldown seen in non-urban settings.
    Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • One of the biggest traps organizations fall into is assuming employees already know what behaviors are valued.
    Amee Desjourdy, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Williams’ decision to leave the position was a big surprise to the mayor, commissioners and residents, though her departure followed months of controversy and scrutiny.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • High temperatures inside a car, even when no one is in it, can lead to some dangerous or messy surprises.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026
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“Ambushment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambushment. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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