as in pirating
the act or pursuit of robbing ships at sea
many countries have harsh penalties for piracy now
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Both the single-player and multiplayer modes allowed players to pilot ships and explore 48 star systems while engaging in trading, piracy, and other activities (a favorite of ours was bounty-hunting).
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
However, the company has long been hostile to any piracy, including of old Nintendo games.
—PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
Such a ruling would significantly undercut one of the primary avenues utilized by the entertainment and media industries to curb piracy.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
Commentary and opinions An AI firm won a lawsuit for copyright infringement — but may face a huge bill for piracy, writes columnist Michael Hiltzik.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
However, the company has long been hostile to any piracy, including of old Nintendo games.
—PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
Such a ruling would significantly undercut one of the primary avenues utilized by the entertainment and media industries to curb piracy.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
Commentary and opinions An AI firm won a lawsuit for copyright infringement — but may face a huge bill for piracy, writes columnist Michael Hiltzik.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piracy
robbery
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He was booked into Thurston County Jail on suspicion of robbery and aggravated battery, police said.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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But Tober says Zarutska’s death is less the fault of CATS fare enforcement than of the courts that let the suspect walk free despite an extensive record of mental health challenges and criminal charges, including charges for robbery with a dangerous weapon and communicating threats.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Piracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piracy. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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