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as in dissuading
to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action
we tried to deter him from his crazy scheme, but to no avail
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Recent Examples of deterring
Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
His remarks in Seoul echoed earlier statements that the alliance will stay focused on deterring North Korea.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The world’s major democracies must work more closely together and share the burden of deterring war with China.
—Eyck Freymann, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Still, the crux of the alliance between Washington and Seoul is predicated on deterring Pyongyang’s aggression, Hegseth said, who earlier in the week visited the Demilitarized Zone on the border with North Korea.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2025
Every prosecution and sentence like this one moves us a step closer to deterring criminals from committing these crimes and protecting others from a similar fate.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
The motivation appears to be part national defense (deterring China) and part branding exercise.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
That’s in part because excessive regulation keeps the potential locked underground, deterring investment in innovative mining solutions, processing plants, magnet factories and the skilled workforce needed to turn our geological abundance into economic value.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
The France native didn’t slow down in the second half, notching his fifth 40-point game, dominating both sides of the court and deterring players from the paint.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
The incident’s location—a crowded outdoor bar patio—underscores ongoing debates over public safety, law enforcement pursuit policies, and the balance between deterring dangerous driving while protecting bystanders.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
His remarks in Seoul echoed earlier statements that the alliance will stay focused on deterring North Korea.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The world’s major democracies must work more closely together and share the burden of deterring war with China.
—Eyck Freymann, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Still, the crux of the alliance between Washington and Seoul is predicated on deterring Pyongyang’s aggression, Hegseth said, who earlier in the week visited the Demilitarized Zone on the border with North Korea.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2025
Every prosecution and sentence like this one moves us a step closer to deterring criminals from committing these crimes and protecting others from a similar fate.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
The motivation appears to be part national defense (deterring China) and part branding exercise.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
That’s in part because excessive regulation keeps the potential locked underground, deterring investment in innovative mining solutions, processing plants, magnet factories and the skilled workforce needed to turn our geological abundance into economic value.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
The France native didn’t slow down in the second half, notching his fifth 40-point game, dominating both sides of the court and deterring players from the paint.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deterring
Adjective
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But the real value of such a treaty is its deterrent effect, discouraging countries from developing such weapons.—
LIYAM CHITAYAT,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Aug. 2025
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The effectiveness of the operation, drawn up by the coalition of about 30 countries supporting Ukraine, hinges on the deterrent effect of U.S. airpower or other military equipment that European armed forces do not have, or have only in short supply.—
Lorne Cook,
Fortune,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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These involve raiding the lairs of hoodlum rivals, then singlehandedly dissuading them from competition.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Last week, Phypers was arrested in court and charged with four felonies — two counts of injuring a spouse and two counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But a September report from SANDAG’s internal auditor was discouraging.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The initiative also coincides with the $100,000 H-1B application fee, introduced September 21, two days after the DOL announcement—a White House move aimed at discouraging bulk filings by staffing and outsourcing firms.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Deterring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterring. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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