as in terror
the use of violent acts to frighten the people in an area as a way of trying to achieve a political goal
They have been arrested for acts of terrorism. international terrorism the fight against terrorism
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Recent Examples of terrorism
Others include a steak-and-eggs meal inspired by Ted Bundy, a serial killer who murdered victims across multiple states, and two pints of mint chocolate chip ice cream modeled after the final request of Timothy McVeigh, the Oklahoma City bomber executed for domestic terrorism.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Buckley also has led training classes for fire and rescue departments across the country on issues such as dealing with hazardous materials and emergency responses to terrorism.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Supporting our greatest Middle East ally, Israel, in its multifront war against terrorism is spot on.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2026
Lawrence Reed, 50, has been arrested on federal terrorism charges in the attack.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Buckley also has led training classes for fire and rescue departments across the country on issues such as dealing with hazardous materials and emergency responses to terrorism.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Supporting our greatest Middle East ally, Israel, in its multifront war against terrorism is spot on.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2026
Lawrence Reed, 50, has been arrested on federal terrorism charges in the attack.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrorism
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Within the broader terror campaign, the administration is focused on the most vulnerable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Douglas doesn’t understand why his children are partial to their mother, his ex-wife, who was the source of so much instability and terror.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The designation has since been renewed multiple times as the country faces a host of crises, including widespread violence by armed gangs, food insecurity, displacement and a leadership vacuum after the president was assassinated in 2021.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Less than lethal has been authorized due to the violence against officers.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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He was previously charged with domestic violence, intimidation, possession of a weapon, violation of a court order and vehicle theft, the agency said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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This week, Scott was convicted of witness intimidation by a jury.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Terrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrorism. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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