as in to scare
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If someone encounters a bobcat, the agency recommends yelling or making loud noises to scare it off.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025 -
If approached, make loud noises to scare the animal away.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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The business’ escape rooms rely mainly on interactive performances, where hired actors physically engage with the participants, frightening them or giving them clues.—
Daryna Mayer,
NBC news,
7 Dec. 2025
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Putin seeks not only to frighten Europeans but to unnerve Americans, as well.—
Trudy Rubin,
Twin Cities,
23 Nov. 2025
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Some of the greatest triumphs and moments of satisfaction come from pursuing those things that are really intimidating.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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The wearable heel height delivers a sophisticated lift without feeling intimidating, while the brand's signature cushioning helps keep feet comfortable for hours.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Tensions are already high between the two groups, with Constance’s men terrorizing Fiona’s cattle while the town sheriff looks the other way.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
4 Dec. 2025
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Somali gangs are terrorizing the people of that great State, and BILLIONS of Dollars are missing.—
Debra J. Saunders,
Oc Register,
4 Dec. 2025
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The host of a popular paranormal podcast becomes haunted by terrifying recordings mysteriously sent her way.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2025
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As a kid, she’d been terrified of the jeoseung saja of Korean folklore, Grim Reaper–esque ushers into the afterlife.—
Eliza Berman,
Time,
9 Dec. 2025
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San Antonio shot a collective 11-for-16 from deep, essentially sapping away any effort the Knicks made to rectify their unexpected Game 3 loss in their first Finals home in 27 years.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Rising gas prices from the war in Iran have sapped potential investment money from American pocketbooks.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Its push into prediction markets linked to events like the World Cup has opened a fresh revenue stream and pulled in highly active traders, softening the blow from slower spot crypto volumes.—
Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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Both soften, adapt and bear the marks of lived experience.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Time spent with cats was never wasted time in Colette’s opinion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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Just very straightforward and not wasting time.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Psych (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psych%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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