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Recent Examples of nuclear
Despite taking place at the White House, the actress explained how the film is not meant to reflect current political times but, instead, raises questions about who holds authority over nuclear weapons.
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Giana Levy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Like that’s going to do any good at all in case of a nuclear explosion.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
The study, informed by senior former leaders from the Pentagon, US Army, Air Force, and nuclear security agencies, states that mere incremental improvements will be insufficient to counter the growing asymmetry in the battlespace.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Countdown starred Ackles as LAPD detective Mark Meachum, part of an elite task force assembled to thwart a nuclear threat.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
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Giana Levy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Like that’s going to do any good at all in case of a nuclear explosion.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
The study, informed by senior former leaders from the Pentagon, US Army, Air Force, and nuclear security agencies, states that mere incremental improvements will be insufficient to counter the growing asymmetry in the battlespace.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Countdown starred Ackles as LAPD detective Mark Meachum, part of an elite task force assembled to thwart a nuclear threat.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuclear
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In short order, Fort Greely picks up on an intercontinental ballistic-missile launch from somewhere in the Pacific—presumably just a test, and one that will splash down in the Sea of Japan.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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Designed for protection and survivability Anduril said EagleEye provides enhanced survivability through ballistic and blast protection built into an ultralight shell that can be worn comfortably for extended periods.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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This has unintended consequences when both Batel and Spock share a vision that sends Spock into a berserk rage.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
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But that was before Watkins suffered a season-ending ACL tear and before UConn star Paige Bueckers went absolutely berserk, scoring 40 in the Sweet 16.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2025
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Austin Butler’s character, the psychotic conspiracy theorist, was hysterical.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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This might sound ridiculous to anyone outside the hive, but Swift actively encourages this kind of analysis and listicle-bait with borderline psychotic schemes.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 Oct. 2025
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Led by Zurich, played by Trevor Jackson, the group is pushed to their mental and physical limits while trying to maintain their grades, relationships, and sense of self.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, mental preparation is equally important, says Erin Bartlett, education coordinator at Horne Lake Caves on Vancouver Island.—
Heide Brandes,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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The key figure turns out to be Alex’s mysterious Aunt Gladys, played in full psycho-biddy drag by Amy Madigan.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
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Black widows, con women, demented doctors and even a guy going berserk in his underwear make for an engaging rogues’ gallery for Frank and his folksy colleagues to face down.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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After all, that warped sitcom spoof has to be one of the most genuinely demented things to ever air, without a shred of warning and in the middle of the night, on cable TV.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Nuclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuclear. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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