deterrence

noun

Definition of deterrencenext
as in discouragement

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Recent Examples of deterrence The delegation toured a Taiwanese drone production facility, which Kim said is a key part of the country’s deterrence against China. — Charlie Borla, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2026 When deterrence fails, and use-of-force incidents take place, the footage is paramount in determining who is responsible and paving a path for justice. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 Aug. 2026 Some household remedies tout baking soda as a treatment for things like pest deterrence; however, there are generally more effective—and safer—methods for fixing common houseplant problems than using baking soda. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Aug. 2026 Survivors have expressed frustration and criticized the Japanese government's support for nuclear deterrence for being insincere. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 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
  • Teachers and middle and high schoolers will get a mix of online and in-person instruction on how AI tools work and how to use them effectively.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Students’ absences have been excused during the closure, but families also have had the option of alternative instruction at a site on the Jacksonville High School campus.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of instruction
Noun
  • His overreaching executive authority and voter suppression attempts amount to subversive governance.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Climate change and a century of wildfire suppression have made forests drier and more crowded.
    — Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of suppression
Noun
  • For the United States, that means encouraging reform, including human rights protections, and calling off the bargain that has allowed autocratic allies to get away with grievous repression.
    — MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Numerous other features not in competition include Oscar winner Paul Schrader’s latest directing project, The Basics of Philosophy, exploring his usual concerns of guilt and repression involving older male protagonists.
    — David Bloom, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of repression
Noun
  • The approach could help these batteries store more energy while maintaining performance during rapid charging and discharging.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Pixel Watch 5 comes with the same unique charging pad as its predecessor.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of charging
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  • WhatNot’s bidding process — seconds-long auctions with more time added if customers bid — is now standard across other platforms like TikTok Shop.
    — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Feliciano, who will be the control owner, and Jones emerged from a competitive bidding process for the team led by BDT & MSD, which was retained last November to explore a potential sale.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of bidding
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  • Wispr faces serious competition from the biggest names in tech—Apple, Google, Microsoft, Anthropic, and OpenAI—who’ve all been chasing dictation and voice in some form.
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The company envisions Vox handling dictation while MouthPad handles cursor control.
    — Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of dictation
Noun
  • Cleveland Police said a Volkswagen Passat carrying five members of the public was traveling the wrong way down the A66 highway near Middlesbrough and collided with a police vehicle on the same road going in the right direction.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of constantly clutching it and taking it out of your bag for photos and map directions, a strap keeps your phone hands-free, secure, and instantly accessible.
    — Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of direction

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“Deterrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterrence. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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