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as in ominous
being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come
warns that the emergence of new viruses is one of the most menacing developments we face
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as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
fears that the unemployment rate may be reaching menacing proportions
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as in endangering
to place in danger
menaced the children by leaving them in the car unattended
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as in threatening
to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on
stockpiles of nuclear weapons that continue to menace the inhabitants of this planet
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Recent Examples of menacing
Mike Lillis, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
Until Henry momentarily excuses himself from the table, that is, and the person or persons behind these winky-wink messages tell her to poison Henry ASAP or the menacing guy currently hiding in her apartment will kill her boy.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Ivan Koloff Oreal Donald Perras, wrestling as Ivan Koloff, became synonymous with the menacing Soviet villain.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Ahead, Entertainment Weekly sits down with Charles and Minghella to unpack what to expect from this menacing new character, the relationship between Nick and Wharton, Nick's deadly mistake, and more.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In Washington, Trump’s approval rating fell to a new low amid rising prices and sinking consumer confidence — even before new tariffs unveiled Wednesday are expected to exacerbate those menacing trends.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
Until Henry momentarily excuses himself from the table, that is, and the person or persons behind these winky-wink messages tell her to poison Henry ASAP or the menacing guy currently hiding in her apartment will kill her boy.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Ivan Koloff Oreal Donald Perras, wrestling as Ivan Koloff, became synonymous with the menacing Soviet villain.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Ahead, Entertainment Weekly sits down with Charles and Minghella to unpack what to expect from this menacing new character, the relationship between Nick and Wharton, Nick's deadly mistake, and more.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for menacing
Adjective
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2025
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But despite some ominous signs, a close look at the data shows that travel to the United States is largely holding up — at least so far.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The dangerous flash flooding is forecast to be worst in Dallas, southeastern Oklahoma and eastern Arkansas.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Reading back over her sister’s occasionally gossipy letters, maybe Cassie thought those qualities were just too dangerous to reveal publicly.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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Officers are rarely — if ever — punished for hitting or endangering bystanders.—
Shelby Grad,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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Still others chase a motorbike onto the sidewalk, endangering nearby pedestrians.—
Eric Umansky,
ProPublica,
11 Mar. 2025
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This latest fire comes after a massive wildfire in the Pacific Palisades displaced 30,000 residents as fires burned over 2,900 acres, threatening over 10,000 homes.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2025
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Richard curses again, threatening Blum.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Or, more likely, The Sentry is simply the benevolent mirror image of that shadowy, sinister entity that emerges after Bob Reynolds ingests a super serum.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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However, what was happening behind the scenes was more sinister than what the public thought.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Although with the right tools, tough jobs can be a lot easier, faster, and even less hazardous in the case of sharp tools.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Emmet Pierson, president of Community Builders, has said that rampant crime in the area has been a deterrent for customers and created hazardous working conditions for the store’s employees.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The original film tells the story of a perilous trip undertaken by Hikari 109, a high-speed, first-generation bullet train traveling from Tokyo to Hakata.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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Albi opened in early 2020, a perilous time for any new business to kick off.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Most cryptocurrency education is either overly basic or intended to encourage new investors to make risky trades without a clear plan.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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When there’s no money for date nights, no buffer for impulse purchases and no tolerance for risky decisions, couples are forced to confront their differences face-first.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Menacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menacing. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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