deterrence

noun

Definition of deterrencenext
as in discouragement

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Recent Examples of deterrence The number of times deterrence has failed approximately equals the number of wars history has seen. — George F. Will, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2026 Open communication strengthens deterrence, prevents adversary miscalculation, and normalizes space operations alongside the other services. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 The revelation is seen as a message of deterrence to adversaries like China and Russia. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 The war on terror rendered the familiar categories of the Cold War—the balance of power, deterrence, great-power rivalry, and hegemony—increasingly obsolete. — Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deterrence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deterrence
  1. discouragement
  2. instruction
  3. suppression
  4. repression
  5. charging
  6. bidding
  7. dictation
  8. direction
Noun
  • In a paper in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, members of the WTA’s performance and health staff stressed the importance of providing support, rather than discouragement, to athletes seeking to preserve their fertility.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the feeling of discouragement that can come with the rejections and even ghostings applicants face, these internships — though sometimes few and far between — still exist.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Definition of discouragement
Noun
  • According to Dutch News, neither officials in Curaçao nor the Dutch government have said where the instruction originated.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • However, considering the nature of the investigation and Chen’s access to children through his music instruction, sheriff’s officials said investigators want to ensure no inappropriate contact with a child has gone unreported.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of instruction
Noun
  • By the time Morris arrived, firefighters inside had determined that a fire that started in a fryer was over, but the sprinklers from Kopper Kettle’s fire-suppression system had flooded everything.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Following an outcry over potential suppression, YouTube and Meta are changing direction on an ad for an Elon Musk documentary.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of suppression
Noun
  • Political parties weakened by years of repression and exile need opportunities to rebuild.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The connection between these women, the season appears to be saying, is that their violence grew out of abuse, repression, and mistreatment.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of repression
Noun
  • The train can recharge using existing 480V cabling in yards and terminals, through dedicated charging infrastructure, and by recovering energy through regenerative braking.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • While the charging station is designed for desktop charging for remote or in office use, the Anker Prime can also be utilized as a central charging station for the family in the living room.
    — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of charging
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  • Online bidding is underway for the park's equipment and other assets via auctioneer Bill Ramsey and Associates.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The Macallan Romantica Collection, which was first revealed in May with artwork from Sir Peter Blake, Valerio Adami, and Michael Dillon will also be available for bidding.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of bidding
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  • One is the choice for Muse dictation to occur in the cloud, where Meta can log it.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026
  • There's interesting stuff happening on the hardware side of dictation too.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of dictation
Noun
  • Our research is already leading in new directions beyond ancient interiors.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The team notes that this version uses one cell line, muscle fibers aligned in one direction and simple shapes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of direction

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