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Recent Examples of intimidation
In Ross Township, the race between Jones and Blackmon featured reports of intimidation and social media sniping.
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Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The group also expressed concern over allegations that Carmen Teresa Navas, described as an elderly woman, had been subjected to intimidation and warnings by state officials while advocating for information about her son.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
In the 81 days since, the strike has become unusually acrimonious, with the WGA West leadership accusing employees of acts of violence and intimidation.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 May 2026
The labor battle resulted in the cancellation of the in-person WGA West Awards ceremony, and things had gotten ugly between the two parties, with WGA West leadership as recently as late April accusing WGSU members of violence and intimidation amid picketing at the guild’s headquarters.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
Steven Harris is facing one charge of robbery by force or intimidation, and another count of aiding and abetting.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 7 May 2026
All proceeds from the auction will benefit PEN America's Author Safety Program, which is dedicated to protecting writers facing online and real-life harassment, threats and intimidation.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Reporting an incident Despite attempts to prevent voter intimidation or other election misconduct, election officials are encouraging the public to report an incident should something occur.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
In places like Canton, federal officials set up registration tables on downtown streets so Black residents could sign up to vote without facing harassment or intimidation from local authorities.
—Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The group also expressed concern over allegations that Carmen Teresa Navas, described as an elderly woman, had been subjected to intimidation and warnings by state officials while advocating for information about her son.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
In the 81 days since, the strike has become unusually acrimonious, with the WGA West leadership accusing employees of acts of violence and intimidation.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 May 2026
The labor battle resulted in the cancellation of the in-person WGA West Awards ceremony, and things had gotten ugly between the two parties, with WGA West leadership as recently as late April accusing WGSU members of violence and intimidation amid picketing at the guild’s headquarters.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
Steven Harris is facing one charge of robbery by force or intimidation, and another count of aiding and abetting.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 7 May 2026
All proceeds from the auction will benefit PEN America's Author Safety Program, which is dedicated to protecting writers facing online and real-life harassment, threats and intimidation.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Reporting an incident Despite attempts to prevent voter intimidation or other election misconduct, election officials are encouraging the public to report an incident should something occur.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
In places like Canton, federal officials set up registration tables on downtown streets so Black residents could sign up to vote without facing harassment or intimidation from local authorities.
—Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimidation
Noun
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Those fears have eased somewhat in recent months as some Democratic candidates advance from the pack.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Your co-parent is managing treatment, uncertainty and the very real fear of how this will affect his relationship with his daughter.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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In the air, innocuous human behavior carries a sense of threat.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Colorado homeowners were among the least likely in the nation to have purchased supplemental insurance riders (53%), even as wildfires, severe storms, and flooding continue to pose real threats.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Throughout his coaching career, Kerr has used his platform to speak out against gun violence and social injustice, among other prominent issues.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Throughout his coaching career, Kerr has used his platform to speak out against gun violence and social injustice among other prominent issues.—
Janie McCauley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Smith further argued that mailing the drug without in-person screenings leaves women without adequate medical oversight or evaluation for contraindications, coercion, and other health concerns.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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By the same principle, public discourse is authentic only when no participant is excluded, no opinion is forbidden, and no one is subjected to coercion.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Mira was an amiable baby, a daredevil toddler, and, once Dylan arrived, a menace.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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And the he general pattern of interest around Orwell points to something more durable than his novels’ futurist menace or academic nostalgia.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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Eduardo Rodrigues Cavalcante, a receptionist at a hotel adjacent to the school, described scenes of terror, as some students tried to jump over a wall separating the school from the hotel.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Kellison plays Bennett, a high-energy terror.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Before, Iran posed three threats — development of a nuclear weapon, ballistic missiles and support for terrorism.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Brown faces a rare terrorism charge in federal court after a video last year captured him stabbing Zarutska, a refugee from Ukraine.—
Ryan Oehrli
May 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Indian market opportunity, however, comes with the pressure to pivot strategy based on consumer preferences.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can create pressure to move faster than necessary.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Intimidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimidation. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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