as in to scare
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The modus operandi generally involved either scaring a convenience store owner and fleeing with thousands of dollars worth of cigarettes, like one such incident at a 7-Eleven in Walnut Creek where masked men stole $8,000 in tobacco products, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025 -
If someone unexpectedly opens the door to enter the room, a harsh alarm will sound to scare off the intruder—adding an extra layer beyond the hotel’s typical locks.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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There are liberals in media, but the corporations are now either controlled by the right wing or frightened of it.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Notwithstanding the endless parade of ghosts, demons, serial killers and at least one Mothman, Haunted Hotel is mostly not trying to frighten you.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
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While the look of huitlacoche may be intimidating — even off-putting — to some, its distinctive flavor is relatively mild.—
Sara Rosenthal,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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While exhibitions are the biggest draw, the site has also welcomed more than 5,000 people to its open days, including 1,600 students from nearby schools who might feel intimidated to step into Chanel’s offices in central Paris.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jury from Jasper county hears Porter case The other case was a high-profile one in February 2006 involving Daniel Porter, who was accused of kidnapping his 7-year-old son, Sam, and 8-year-old daughter, Lindsey, in June 2004 to terrorize his ex-wife, Tina Porter.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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So for the Rams to neutralize the Philadelphia Eagles’ Saquon Barkley, the running back that so terrorized them in 2024, last weekend was a statement, even if it was overshadowed by the team’s second-half collapse.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
28 Sep. 2025
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Aldo had spent his time in the States terrified that he would be deported back to Cuba and jailed.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Civil War unfolded in battlefields, but also wrought the Draft Riots in New York City, during which dozens of Black residents were murdered, property was destroyed, and the city terrified.—
Annie Polland,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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That’s so precious to me right now, and the idea of producing a lot of stuff — and sapping all of that free time — is not appealing.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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These circumstances may interfere with cooking nutritious meals, and stress can sap immunity.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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This powerhouse Korean skin care product features a blend of hyaluronic acid, shea butter and collagen to plump and soften the skin.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, remove ice cream from freezer, and let stand at room temperature until slightly softened, about 15 minutes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Denim has long been branded one of the most climate-adverse, chemical-heavy, water-wasting fabrics to mill and manufacture.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Lynx held their season-ending media access on Tuesday, and Napheesa Collier wasted little time in getting things off her chest.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Psych (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psych%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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